MFS HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL TRUST N-CSRS
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF

REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-4992

MFS HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL TRUST

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02199

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Susan S. Newton

Massachusetts Financial Services Company

111 Huntington Avenue

Boston, Massachusetts 02199

(Name and address of agents for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617) 954-5000

Date of fiscal year end: November 30

Date of reporting period: May 31, 2013


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ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.


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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

May 31, 2013

 

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MFS® HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL TRUST

 

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CMU-SEM

 


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MFS® HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL TRUST

New York Stock Exchange Symbol: CMU

 

Letter from the Chairman and CEO     1   
Portfolio composition     2   
Portfolio managers’ profiles     4   
Other notes     4   
Portfolio of investments     5   
Statement of assets and liabilities     29   
Statement of operations     30   
Statements of changes in net assets     31   
Statement of cash flows     32   
Financial highlights     33   
Notes to financial statements     35   
Report of independent registered public accounting firm     47   
Board review of investment advisory agreement     48   
Proxy voting policies and information     48   
Quarterly portfolio disclosure     48   
Further information     48   
Contact information    back cover   

 

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LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN AND CEO

 

Dear Shareholders:

With the year almost half over, the global economy continues to grind forward slowly, weighed down by various austerity measures. The U.S. economy remains a steadying

force with resilient consumers, who took the payroll tax increase in stride and did not seem fazed by the sequestration’s early impact. The U.S. housing market recovery remains robust. With U.S. consumer sentiment rising to multi-year highs, the country’s economic outlook remains positive, except for an anticipated mid-year sequestration-related slowdown. However, market volatility has been heightened, with renewed expectations of a shift in U.S. Federal Reserve policy and a tapering of its monthly bond-buying program.

Japan has been another bright spot, with signs of a turnaround prompted by “Abenomics,” the stimulus policies of Prime

Minister Shinzo Abe. Consumer and business sentiment have risen, along with prospects for exporters, who gain as a devalued yen means less expensive products overseas and boosted sales. The Japanese stock market advanced more than 30% from January through May. However, doubts remain over whether Abenomics will succeed in lifting Japan out of its long-term deflationary slump. The major deterrent to global growth remains the eurozone’s chronic contraction, which has weighed on that 17-member region. China has seen its factory activity decelerate, which is worrisome news for the country’s trading partners.

As always, managing risk in the face of uncertainty remains a top priority for investors. At MFS®, our uniquely collaborative investment process employs integrated, global research and active risk management. Our global team of investment professionals shares ideas and evaluates opportunities across continents, investment disciplines and asset classes — all with a goal of building better insights, and ultimately better results, for our clients.

We are mindful of the many economic challenges investors face, and believe it is more important than ever to maintain a long-term view and employ time-tested principles, such as asset allocation and diversification. We remain confident that our unique approach can serve investors well as they work with their financial advisors to identify and pursue the most suitable opportunities.

Respectfully,

 

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Robert J. Manning

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

MFS Investment Management®

July 17, 2013

The opinions expressed in this letter are subject to change, may not be relied upon for investment advice, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.

 

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PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION

 

Portfolio structure at market value

 

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Top five industries reflecting equivalent exposure of derivative positions (i)  
Healthcare Revenue – Hospitals     35.8%   
Healthcare Revenue – Long Term Care     17.2%   
Universities – Colleges     8.8%   
Tobacco     7.8%   
U.S. Treasury Securities (j)     (19.1)%   

Portfolio structure reflecting equivalent exposure of derivative positions (i)(j)

 

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Composition including fixed income credit quality (a)(i)    
AAA     6.5%   
AA     27.9%   
A     27.0%   
BBB     41.2%   
BB     8.5%   
B     10.9%   
C     0.4%   
Not Rated (j)     6.1%   
Cash & Other     (28.5)%   
Portfolio facts (i)  
Average Duration (d)     11.4   
Average Effective Maturity (m)     19.1 yrs.   
 

 

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(a) For all securities other than those specifically described below, ratings are assigned to underlying securities utilizing ratings from Moody’s, Fitch, and Standard & Poor’s rating agencies and applying the following hierarchy: If all three agencies provide a rating, the middle rating (after dropping the highest and lowest ratings) is assigned; if two of the three agencies rate a security, the lower of the two is assigned. Ratings are shown in the S&P and Fitch scale (e.g., AAA). Securities rated BBB or higher are considered investment grade. All ratings are subject to change. Not Rated includes fixed income securities, including fixed income futures contracts, which have not been rated by any rating agency. Cash & Other includes cash, other assets less liabilities, offsets to derivative positions, and short-term securities. The fund may not hold all of these instruments. The fund is not rated by these agencies.
(d) Duration is a measure of how much a bond’s price is likely to fluctuate with general changes in interest rates, e.g., if rates rise 1.00%, a bond with a 5-year duration is likely to lose about 5.00% of its value due to the interest rate move.
(i) For purposes of this presentation, the components include the market value of securities, and reflect the impact of the equivalent exposure of derivative positions, if any. These amounts may be negative from time to time. The bond component will include any accrued interest amounts. Equivalent exposure is a calculated amount that translates the derivative position into a reasonable approximation of the amount of the underlying asset that the portfolio would have to hold at a given point in time to have the same price sensitivity that results from the portfolio’s ownership of the derivative contract. When dealing with derivatives, equivalent exposure is a more representative measure of the potential impact of a position on portfolio performance than market value. Where the fund holds convertible bonds, these are treated as part of the equity portion of the portfolio.
(j) For the purpose of managing the fund’s duration, the fund holds short treasury futures with a bond equivalent exposure of (19.1)%, which reduce the fund’s interest rate exposure but not its credit exposure.
(m) In determining an instrument’s effective maturity for purposes of calculating the fund’s dollar-weighted average effective maturity, MFS uses the instrument’s stated maturity or, if applicable, an earlier date on which MFS believes it is probable that a maturity-shortening device (such as a put, pre-refunding or prepayment) will cause the instrument to be repaid. Such an earlier date can be substantially shorter than the instrument’s stated maturity.
(o) Less than 0.1%.

From time to time “Cash & Other Net Assets” may be negative due to the aggregate liquidation value of variable rate municipal term preferred shares, timing of cash receipts, and/or equivalent exposure from any derivative holdings.

Percentages are based on net assets, including the value of auction rate preferred shares, as of 5/31/13.

The portfolio is actively managed and current holdings may be different.

 

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PORTFOLIO MANAGERS’ PROFILES

 

Gary Lasman     Investment Officer of MFS; employed in the investment management area of MFS since 2002. Portfolio Manager of the Fund since June 2007.
Geoffrey Schechter     Investment Officer of MFS; employed in the investment management area of MFS since 1993. Portfolio Manager of the Fund since June 2007.

OTHER NOTES

The fund’s shares may trade at a discount or premium to net asset value. Shareholders do not have the right to cause the fund to repurchase their shares at net asset value. When fund shares trade at a premium, buyers pay more than the net asset value of underlying fund shares, and shares purchased at a premium would receive less than the amount paid for them in the event of the fund’s liquidation. As a result, the total return that is calculated based on the net asset value and New York Stock Exchange price can be different.

The fund’s monthly distributions may include a return of capital to shareholders to the extent that distributions are in excess of the fund’s net investment income and net capital gains, determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. Distributions that are treated for federal income tax purposes as a return of capital will reduce each shareholder’s basis in his or her shares and, to the extent the return of capital exceeds such basis, will be treated as gain to the shareholder from a sale of shares. Returns of shareholder capital have the effect of reducing the fund’s assets and increasing the fund’s expense ratio.

 

In accordance with Section 23(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the fund hereby gives notice that it may from time to time repurchase common and/or preferred shares of the fund in the open market at the option of the Board of Trustees and on such terms as the Trustees shall determine.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

5/31/13 (unaudited)

The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.

 

Municipal Bonds - 149.3%                 
Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Airport Revenue - 3.2%                 
Burlington, VT, Airport Rev., “A”, 4%, 2028    $ 90,000      $ 87,317   
Dallas Fort Worth, TX, International Airport Rev. Improvement, “B”, AGM, 5%, 2025      3,000,000        3,143,310   
Houston, TX, Airport System Rev., “B”, 5%, 2026      175,000        199,924   
Houston, TX, Airport System Rev., Subordinate Lien, “A”, 5%, 2031      155,000        167,304   
Miami-Dade County, FL, Aviation Rev., “A”, 5%, 2031      175,000        189,488   
Port Authority of NY & NJ, Special Obligation Rev. (JFK International Air Terminal LLC), 6%, 2036      255,000        300,724   
Port Authority of NY & NJ, Special Obligation Rev. (JFK International Air Terminal LLC), 6%, 2042      290,000        338,439   
    

 

 

 
             $ 4,426,506   
General Obligations - General Purpose - 2.2%                 
Allegheny County, PA, “C-70”, 5%, 2037    $ 265,000      $ 284,668   
Bellwood, IL, 5.875%, 2027      200,000        197,792   
Bellwood, IL, 6.15%, 2032      200,000        196,878   
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Public Improvement, “A”, 5%, 2029      225,000        217,042   
Guam Government, “A”, 7%, 2039      90,000        100,438   
Luzerne County, PA, AGM, 6.75%, 2023      455,000        526,740   
State of California, 5.25%, 2028      335,000        389,598   
State of California, 5.25%, 2030      790,000        910,759   
State of Hawaii, “DZ”, 5%, 2031      200,000        231,892   
    

 

 

 
             $ 3,055,807   
General Obligations - Schools - 2.5%                 
Beverly Hills, CA, Unified School District (Election of 2008), Capital Appreciation, 0%, 2029    $ 2,195,000      $ 1,166,796   
Beverly Hills, CA, Unified School District (Election of 2008), Capital Appreciation, 0%, 2031      275,000        129,993   
Beverly Hills, CA, Unified School District (Election of 2008), Capital Appreciation, 0%, 2032      280,000        125,583   
Beverly Hills, CA, Unified School District (Election of 2008), Capital Appreciation, 0%, 2033      560,000        238,504   
Frisco, TX, Independent School District, School Building, “B”, PSF, 3%, 2042      230,000        193,209   
Irving, TX, Independent School District, Capital Appreciation, “A”, PSF, 0%, 2016      1,000,000        979,240   
Los Angeles, CA, Unified School District, “D”, 5%, 2034      165,000        186,316   
San Jacinto, TX, Community College District, 5.125%, 2038      430,000        479,489   
    

 

 

 
             $ 3,499,130   

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - 36.2%                 
Allegheny County, PA, Hospital Development Authority Rev. (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center), “A”, 5.375%, 2029    $ 440,000      $ 496,531   
Atchison, KS, Hospital Rev. (Atchison Hospital Assn.), “A”, 6.75%, 2030      320,000        355,818   
Brunswick, GA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital), 5.625%, 2034      170,000        187,318   
Butler County, OH, Hospital Facilities Rev. (UC Health), 5.5%, 2040      590,000        648,994   
Butler County, OH, Hospital Facilities Rev. (UC Health), 5.75%, 2040      130,000        145,246   
California Health Facilities Financing Authority Rev. (St. Joseph Health System), “A”, 5.75%, 2039      185,000        212,271   
California Health Facilities Financing Authority Rev. (Sutter Health), “B”, 5.875%, 2031      660,000        775,401   
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Catholic Healthcare West), “K”, ASSD GTY, 5.5%, 2041      625,000        680,706   
Cullman County, AL, Health Care Authority (Cullman Regional Medical Center), “A”, 6.75%, 2029      60,000        64,867   
Delaware County, PA, Authority Rev. (Mercy Health Corp.), ETM, 6%, 2016 (c)      965,000        1,048,366   
Delaware County, PA, Authority Rev. (Mercy Health Corp.), ETM, 6%, 2026 (c)      500,000        548,675   
Duluth, MN, Economic Development Authority Health Care Facilities Rev. (St. Luke’s Hospital Authority Obligated Group), 5.75%, 2027      140,000        148,624   
Duluth, MN, Economic Development Authority Health Care Facilities Rev. (St. Luke’s Hospital Authority Obligated Group), 5.75%, 2032      305,000        324,642   
Duluth, MN, Economic Development Authority Health Care Facilities Rev. (St. Luke’s Hospital Authority Obligated Group), 6%, 2039      365,000        392,623   
Gallia County, OH, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Holzer Health Systems), “A”, 8%, 2042      945,000        1,087,119   
Harris County, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Medical Facilities Rev. (Baylor College of Medicine), “D”, 5.625%, 2032      540,000        609,255   
Harris County, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp., Hospital Rev. (Memorial Hermann Healthcare Systems), “B”, 7.25%, 2018 (c)      205,000        272,103   
Idaho Health Facilities Authority Rev. (IHC Hospitals, Inc.), ETM, 6.65%, 2021 (c)      2,750,000        3,636,930   
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Advocate Healthcare), 4%, 2047      305,000        281,567   
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Kewanee Hospital), 5.1%, 2031      515,000        541,105   
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Provena Health), “A”, 7.75%, 2034      485,000        618,414   
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Silver Cross Hospital & Medical Centers), 6.875%, 2038      485,000        576,903   
Indiana Health & Educational Facilities Finance Authority Rev. (Sisters of St. Francis Health Services, Inc.), “E”, AGM, 5.25%, 2041      660,000        689,515   
Indiana Health & Educational Facilities Finance Authority, Hospital Rev. (Clarian Health), “A”, 5%, 2039      1,745,000        1,849,962   

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued                 
Indiana Health & Educational Facilities Finance Authority, Hospital Rev. (Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana), 5.5%, 2037    $ 945,000      $ 1,016,480   
Indiana Health & Educational Financing Authority Rev. (Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana ), “A”, 6%, 2034      425,000        447,138   
Jefferson Parish, LA, Hospital Service District No. 2 (East Jefferson General Hospital), 6.25%, 2031      300,000        340,188   
Jefferson Parish, LA, Hospital Service District No. 2 (East Jefferson General Hospital), 6.375%, 2041      185,000        210,536   
Johnson City, TN, Health & Educational Facilities Board, Hospital Rev. (Mountain States Health Alliance), “A”, 5.5%, 2031      1,120,000        1,193,427   
Johnson City, TN, Health & Educational Facilities Board, Hospital Rev. (Mountain States Health Alliance), “A”, 5.5%, 2036      410,000        433,186   
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Baptist Healthcare System), “A”, 5.375%, 2024      300,000        341,601   
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Baptist Healthcare System), “A”, 5.625%, 2027      100,000        113,564   
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Owensboro Medical Health System), “A”, 6.375%, 2040      570,000        667,738   
Lake County, OH, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Lake Hospital Systems, Inc.), 5.625%, 2029      435,000        477,447   
Laramie County, WY, Hospital Rev. (Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Project), 5%, 2032      40,000        43,535   
Laramie County, WY, Hospital Rev. (Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Project), 5%, 2037      100,000        106,647   
Laramie County, WY, Hospital Rev. (Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Project), 5%, 2042      195,000        205,395   
Lebanon County, PA, Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Good Samaritan Hospital), 5.9%, 2028      210,000        210,011   
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority Hospital Rev. (Lake Charles Memorial Hospital), 6.375%, 2034      880,000        950,963   
Louisville & Jefferson County, KY, Metro Government Health Facilities Rev. (Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s Healthcare), 6.125%, 2018 (c)      1,315,000        1,624,170   
Louisville & Jefferson County, KY, Metropolitan Government Healthcare Systems Rev. (Norton Healthcare, Inc.), 5.25%, 2036      1,265,000        1,326,504   
Lufkin, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp. Rev. (Memorial Health System), 5.5%, 2037      60,000        61,976   
Martin County, FL, Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Martin Memorial Medical Center), 5.5%, 2042      300,000        324,597   
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Anne Arundel Health System, Inc.), “A”, 6.75%, 2039      735,000        895,149   
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Tufts Medical Center), “I”, 7.25%, 2032      445,000        550,136   

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued                 
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Jordan Hospital), “E”, 6.75%, 2033    $ 250,000      $ 253,725   
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Milford-Whitinsville Hospital), “C”, 5.25%, 2018      500,000        500,290   
Michigan Finance Authority Rev. (Trinity Health Corp.), 5%, 2035      1,000,000        1,107,790   
Monroe County, PA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Pocono Medical Center), “A”, 5%, 2032      55,000        58,710   
Monroe County, PA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Pocono Medical Center), “A”, 5%, 2041      35,000        36,434   
Montgomery, AL, Medical Clinic Board Health Care Facility Rev. (Jackson Hospital & Clinic), 5.25%, 2031      125,000        129,008   
Montgomery, AL, Medical Clinic Board Health Care Facility Rev. (Jackson Hospital & Clinic), 5.25%, 2036      825,000        844,346   
Muskingum County, OH, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Genesis Health System Obligated Group), 5%, 2033      195,000        196,776   
Muskingum County, OH, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Genesis Health System Obligated Group), 5%, 2044      500,000        493,010   
Muskingum County, OH, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Genesis Health System Obligated Group), 5%, 2048      195,000        189,359   
Nassau County, NY, Local Economic Assistance Corp. Rev. (Winthrop-University Hospital Association Project), 5%, 2032      85,000        93,585   
Nassau County, NY, Local Economic Assistance Corp. Rev. (Winthrop-University Hospital Association Project), 5%, 2037      160,000        171,816   
New Hampshire Business Finance Authority Rev. (Elliot Hospital Obligated Group), “A”, 6%, 2027      585,000        675,517   
New Hampshire Health & Education Facilities Authority Rev. (Memorial Hospital at Conway), 5.25%, 2021      530,000        546,828   
New Hanover County, NC, Hospital Rev., AGM, 5.125%, 2031      895,000        974,682   
New Jersey Health Care Facilities, Financing Authority Rev. (St. Peter’s University Hospital), 5.75%, 2037      545,000        589,674   
New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Hospital Rev. (Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital), “A”, 5%, 2017      200,000        201,564   
New York Dormitory Authority Rev., Non-State Supported Debt (Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center), LOC, 6.5%, 2030      190,000        221,639   
New York Dormitory Authority Rev., Non-State Supported Debt (Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center), LOC, 6.25%, 2035      115,000        130,620   
Norman, OK, Regional Hospital Authority Rev., 5%, 2027      155,000        161,778   
Norman, OK, Regional Hospital Authority Rev., 5.375%, 2029      90,000        93,524   
Norman, OK, Regional Hospital Authority Rev., 5.375%, 2036      235,000        242,045   
Norman, OK, Regional Hospital Authority Rev., 5.125%, 2037      415,000        426,977   
Olympia, WA, Healthcare Facilities Authority Rev. (Catholic Health Initiatives), “D”, 6.375%, 2036      1,095,000        1,317,887   
Palomar Pomerado Health Care District, CA, COP, 6.75%, 2039      890,000        995,599   

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued                 
Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp. Rev., Hospital Financing (Lifespan Obligated Group), “A”, ASSD GTY, 7%, 2039    $ 660,000      $ 757,046   
Royal Oak, MI, Hospital Finance Authority Rev. (William Beaumont Hospital), 8.25%, 2039      485,000        611,857   
Salida, CO, Hospital District Rev., 5.25%, 2036      692,000        703,958   
Skagit County, WA, Public Hospital District No. 001 Rev. (Skagit Valley Hospital), 5.75%, 2032      90,000        95,426   
South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Avera Health), “A”, 5%, 2042      105,000        109,964   
South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Sanford), “E”, 5%, 2037      90,000        96,848   
South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Sanford), “E”, 5%, 2042      295,000        314,588   
South Lake County, FL, Hospital District Rev. (South Lake Hospital), 6.375%, 2034      250,000        254,133   
South Lake County, FL, Hospital District Rev. (South Lake Hospital), “A”, 6%, 2029      85,000        96,773   
South Lake County, FL, Hospital District Rev. (South Lake Hospital), “A”, 6.25%, 2039      125,000        142,181   
Southeastern Ohio Port Authority, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Memorial Health System), 5.75%, 2032      300,000        328,944   
Southeastern Ohio Port Authority, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Memorial Health System), 6%, 2042      245,000        269,157   
Sullivan County, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Hospital Rev. (Wellmont Health Systems Project), “C”, 5.25%, 2036      1,085,000        1,148,060   
Sumner County, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (Sumner Regional Health Systems, Inc.), “A”, 5.5%, 2046 (a)(d)      375,000        934   
Tyler, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp. (East Texas Medical Center), “A”, 5.25%, 2032      230,000        245,132   
Tyler, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp. (East Texas Medical Center), “A”, 5.375%, 2037      190,000        199,979   
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Hospital Rev. (Wellmont Health Project), ‘‘A’’, 5.25%, 2037      470,000        501,542   
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority Rev. (Multicare Health Systems), “B”, ASSD GTY, 6%, 2039      440,000        499,968   
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority Rev. (Providence Health & Services), “A”, 5%, 2033      1,105,000        1,231,169   
West Contra Costa, CA, Healthcare District, AMBAC, 5.5%, 2029      105,000        106,899   
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Aurora Health Care, Inc.), 6.4%, 2033      350,000        350,984   
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Aurora Health Care, Inc.), “A”, 5%, 2026      200,000        222,660   
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Aurora Health Care, Inc.), “A”, 5%, 2028      60,000        65,158   

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued                 
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Fort Healthcare, Inc.), 6.1%, 2034    $ 750,000      $ 780,623   
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Meritor Hospital), “A”, 5.5%, 2031      725,000        803,235   
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Meritor Hospital), “A”, 6%, 2041      490,000        551,951   
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Wheaton Franciscan Services), 5.25%, 2034      935,000        995,644   
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Wheaton Franciscan Services), “A”, 5.25%, 2025      390,000        393,011   
Wood County, OH, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Wood County Hospital Project), 5%, 2037      140,000        146,569   
Wood County, OH, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Wood County Hospital Project), 5%, 2042      140,000        146,126   
    

 

 

 
             $ 50,557,045   
Healthcare Revenue - Long Term Care - 17.4%                 
Abilene, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp., Retirement Facilities Rev. (Sears Methodist Centers, Inc.), “A”, 7%, 2033 (c)    $ 25,000      $ 26,015   
Bucks County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Retirement Community Rev. (Ann’s Choice, Inc.), “A”, 6.125%, 2025      500,000        507,870   
Bucks County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Lutheran Community Telford Center), 5.75%, 2027      90,000        92,061   
Bucks County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Lutheran Community Telford Center), 5.75%, 2037      120,000        121,032   
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (American Baptist Homes of the West), 6.25%, 2039      215,000        242,797   
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Episcopal Communities & Services for Seniors Obligated Group), 5%, 2027      15,000        16,449   
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Episcopal Communities & Services for Seniors Obligated Group), 5%, 2032      20,000        21,616   
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Episcopal Communities & Services for Seniors Obligated Group), 5%, 2042      55,000        58,716   
Chartiers Valley, PA, Industrial & Commercial Development Authority (Friendship Village), “A”, 5.75%, 2020      1,000,000        1,001,960   
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Christian Living Communities Project), 5.125%, 2030      30,000        31,935   
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Christian Living Communities Project), 5.25%, 2037      45,000        47,640   
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Christian Living Communities Project), “A”, 5.75%, 2037      475,000        503,700   

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Healthcare Revenue - Long Term Care - continued                 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Covenant Retirement Communities, Inc.), 5%, 2035    $ 1,100,000      $ 1,133,704   
Cumberland County, PA, Municipal Authority Rev. (Asbury Atlantic, Inc.), 5.25%, 2041      290,000        295,397   
Cumberland County, PA, Municipal Authority Rev. (Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries), 6.125%, 2029      695,000        773,959   
Fulton County, GA, Residential Care Facilities (Canterbury Court), “A”, 6.125%, 2026      500,000        509,750   
Hawaii Department of Budget & Finance, Special Purpose Rev. (15 Craigside Project), “A”, 9%, 2044      140,000        165,946   
Houston, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp. (Buckingham Senior Living Community), “A”, 7%, 2014 (c)      500,000        528,430   
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Evangelical Retirement Homes of Greater Chicago, Inc.), 7.25%, 2045      850,000        938,774   
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Franciscan Communities, Inc.), “A”, 4.75%, 2033      200,000        197,960   
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Franciscan Communities, Inc.), “A”, 5.125%, 2043      215,000        218,765   
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Lutheran Home & Services), 5.625%, 2042      185,000        192,169   
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Smith Village), “A”, 6.25%, 2035      1,000,000        1,035,870   
Illinois Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Smith Crossing), “A”, 7%, 2032      525,000        537,217   
Iowa Finance Authority, Health Care Facilities Rev. (Care Initiatives), “B”, 5.75%, 2018      365,000        365,686   
Iowa Finance Authority, Health Care Facilities Rev. (Care Initiatives), “B”, 5.75%, 2028      1,475,000        1,476,903   
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority Health Care Rev. (Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Inc.), 5.375%, 2042      140,000        143,063   
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority Health Care Rev. (Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Inc.), 5.5%, 2045      80,000        81,650   
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority Health Facilities Rev. (AHF/Kentucky-Iowa, Inc.), 8%, 2029      346,000        352,923   
La Verne, CA, COP (Brethren Hillcrest Homes), “B”, 6.625%, 2025      500,000        505,835   
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Adventcare), “A”, 6.75%, 2037      695,000        737,048   
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Alliance Health of Brockton, Inc.), “A”, 7.1%, 2032      995,000        995,159   
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Linden Ponds, Inc.), “A-1”, 6.25%, 2031      130,267        121,243   
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Linden Ponds, Inc.), “A-1”, 6.25%, 2039      31,732        28,917   
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Linden Ponds, Inc.), “A-2”, 5.5%, 2046      8,656        6,885   

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Healthcare Revenue - Long Term Care - continued                 
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Linden Ponds, Inc.), Capital Appreciation, “B”, 0%, 2056    $ 43,059      $ 306   
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Loomis Communities, Inc.), “A”, 5.625%, 2015      80,000        80,098   
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Loomis Communities, Inc.), “A”, 6.9%, 2032      125,000        126,423   
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (The Groves in Lincoln), “A”, 7.75%, 2039      80,000        37,600   
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (The Groves in Lincoln), “A”, 7.875%, 2044      115,000        54,050   
Montgomery County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Retirement Community Rev. (ACTS Retirement - Life Communities, Inc.), 5%, 2028      350,000        390,870   
Montgomery County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Retirement Community Rev. (ACTS Retirement - Life Communities, Inc.), 5%, 2029      130,000        143,287   
Montgomery County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Whitemarsh Continuing Care), 6.125%, 2028      150,000        152,232   
Montgomery County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Whitemarsh Continuing Care), 6.25%, 2035      600,000        608,208   
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Rev. (Lions Gate), “A”, 5.75%, 2025      400,000        405,672   
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Rev. (Lions Gate), “A”, 5.875%, 2037      300,000        301,701   
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Rev. (Seabrook Village, Inc.), 5.25%, 2026      500,000        517,635   
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Rev. (Seabrook Village, Inc.), 5.25%, 2036      500,000        512,470   
Norfolk, VA, Redevelopment & Housing Authority Rev. (Fort Norfolk Retirement Community), “A”, 6.125%, 2035      195,000        195,712   
Pell City, AL, Special Care Facilities, Financing Authority Rev. (Noland Health Services, Inc.), 5%, 2039      175,000        186,583   
Red River, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp., Retirement Facilities Rev. (Sears Methodist Retirement System, Inc.), “A”, 5.45%, 2038      723,000        654,004   
Red River, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp., Retirement Facilities Rev. (Sears Methodist Retirement System, Inc.), “A”, 6.05%, 2046      147,000        144,508   
Red River, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp., Retirement Facilities Rev. (Sears Methodist Retirement System, Inc.), “C”, 6.25%, 2053      13,000        12,774   
Red River, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp., Retirement Facilities Rev. (Sears Methodist Retirement System, Inc.), “D”, 6.05%, 2046      26,000        25,559   

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Healthcare Revenue - Long Term Care - continued                 
Shelby County, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (Germantown Village), “A”, 7.25%, 2013 (c)    $ 225,000      $ 232,497   
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority Rev. (Woodlands at Furman), “A”, 6%, 2032      199,626        138,648   
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority Rev. (Woodlands at Furman), “A”, 6%, 2047      185,367        121,794   
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority Rev. (Woodlands at Furman), Capital Appreciation, “B”, 0%, 2047      85,554        1,717   
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority Rev. (Woodlands at Furman), Capital Appreciation, “B”, 0%, 2047      79,443        1,594   
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority, Health Facilities Rev. (Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, Inc.), 5.125%, 2048      40,000        39,264   
St. John’s County, FL, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Presbyterian Retirement), “A”, 6%, 2045      610,000        688,062   
Tarrant County, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Retirement Facility (Air Force Village Foundation, Inc.), 6.125%, 2029      550,000        613,487   
Tarrant County, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Retirement Facility (Air Force Village Foundation, Inc.), 6.375%, 2044      415,000        455,425   
Tarrant County, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Retirement Facility (Stayton at Museum Way), 8.25%, 2044      770,000        880,865   
Tempe, AZ, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Friendship Village), “A”, 6.25%, 2042      90,000        97,769   
Tempe, AZ, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Friendship Village), “A”, 6.25%, 2046      70,000        75,942   
Travis County, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp. Rev. (Westminster Manor Health), 7%, 2030      130,000        154,502   
Travis County, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp. Rev. (Westminster Manor Health), 7.125%, 2040      195,000        230,426   
Westmoreland County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Redstone Retirement Community), “A”, 5.875%, 2032      600,000        615,702   
Westmoreland County, PA, Industrial Development Retirement Authority Rev. (Redstone Retirement Community), “A”, 5.75%, 2026      1,250,000        1,295,188   
    

 

 

 
             $ 24,207,618   
Industrial Revenue - Airlines - 3.5%                 
Clayton County, GA, Development Authority Special Facilities Rev. (Delta Airlines, Inc.), “A”, 8.75%, 2029    $ 200,000      $ 251,170   
Clayton County, GA, Development Authority Special Facilities Rev. (Delta Airlines, Inc.), “B”, 9%, 2035      150,000        166,943   
Denver, CO, City & County Airport Rev. (United Airlines), 5.75%, 2032      355,000        374,365   
Houston, TX, Airport Systems Rev., Special Facilities (Continental Airlines, Inc. Terminal E Project), 6.75%, 2029      155,000        155,575   

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Industrial Revenue - Airlines - continued                 
Houston, TX, Airport Systems Rev., Special Facilities (Continental Airlines, Inc. Terminal E Project), 7%, 2029    $ 200,000      $ 200,904   
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Special Facilities Rev. (Continental Airlines, Inc.), 4.875%, 2019      680,000        699,761   
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Special Facilities Rev. (Continental Airlines, Inc.), 5.125%, 2023      365,000        389,780   
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Special Facilities Rev. (Continental Airlines, Inc.), 5.25%, 2029 (b)      365,000        386,433   
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Special Facilities Rev. (Continental Airlines, Inc.), 9%, 2033      1,250,000        1,281,500   
New York, NY, City Industrial Development Agencies Rev. (American Airlines, Inc.), 7.75%, 2031      385,000        433,266   
New York, NY, City Industrial Development Agency Special Facility Rev. (American Airlines, Inc.), “B”, 8.5%, 2028      500,000        530,531   
    

 

 

 
             $ 4,870,228   
Industrial Revenue - Chemicals - 0.8%                 
Brazos River, TX, Harbor Navigation District (Dow Chemical Co.), “B-2”, 4.95%, 2033    $ 400,000      $ 431,248   
Port of Bay, TX, City Authority (Hoechst Celanese Corp.), 6.5%, 2026      660,000        660,752   
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,092,000   
Industrial Revenue - Environmental Services - 2.2%                 
California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Republic Services, Inc.), “B”, 5.25%, 2023 (b)    $ 135,000      $ 152,693   
California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Waste Management, Inc.), “C”, 5.125%, 2023      655,000        709,391   
Maine Finance Authority Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Casella Waste Systems, Inc.), 6.25%, 2025 (b)      360,000        372,769   
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Resource Recovery Rev. (Covanta Energy Project), “A”, 4.875%, 2027      215,000        221,035   
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Resource Recovery Rev. (Covanta Energy Project), “C”, 5.25%, 2042      705,000        725,889   
Niagara County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Covanta Energy Project), “A”, 5.25%, 2042      725,000        743,683   
Vermont Economic Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Casella Waste Systems, Inc.), 4.75%, 2036 (b)      170,000        169,844   
    

 

 

 
             $ 3,095,304   
Industrial Revenue - Other - 2.1%                 
Annawan, IL, Tax Increment Rev. (Patriot Renewable Fuels LLC), 5.625%, 2018    $ 240,000      $ 222,835   
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Facilities (Microgy Holdings Project), 9%, 2038 (a)(d)      50,491        505   

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Industrial Revenue - Other - continued                 
Gulf Coast, TX, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (CITGO Petroleum Corp.), 4.875%, 2025    $ 280,000      $ 287,263   
Gulf Coast, TX, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (CITGO Petroleum Corp.), 8%, 2028      375,000        375,401   
Houston, TX, Industrial Development Corp. (United Parcel Service, Inc.), 6%, 2023      430,000        429,609   
Iowa Finance Authority Midwestern Disaster Area Rev. (Iowa Fertilizer Co.), 5%, 2019      110,000        113,377   
Iowa Finance Authority Midwestern Disaster Area Rev. (Iowa Fertilizer Co.), 5.5%, 2022      215,000        224,503   
Iowa Finance Authority Midwestern Disaster Area Rev. (Iowa Fertilizer Co.), 5.25%, 2025      215,000        221,469   
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Rev. (GMT Realty LLC), “B”, 6.875%, 2037      1,000,000        1,010,560   
    

 

 

 
             $ 2,885,522   
Industrial Revenue - Paper - 2.5%                 
Beauregard Parish, LA (Boise Cascade Corp.), 6.8%, 2027    $ 1,000,000      $ 1,004,280   
Courtland, AL, Industrial Development Board Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Champion International Corp.), 6%, 2029      1,000,000        1,004,030   
Escambia County, FL, Environmental Improvement Rev. (International Paper Co.), “A”, 5%, 2026      980,000        983,244   
Escambia County, FL, Environmental Improvement Rev. (International Paper Co.), “A”, 4.75%, 2030      290,000        290,186   
Phenix City, AL, Industrial Development Board Environmental Improvement Rev. (MeadWestvaco Coated Board Project), “A”, 4.125%, 2035      160,000        150,197   
    

 

 

 
             $ 3,431,937   
Miscellaneous Revenue - Entertainment & Tourism -1.1%                 
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, CA, Rev., 5.6%, 2013 (n)    $ 175,000      $ 175,130   
Brooklyn, NY, Arena Local Development Corp. (Barclays Center Project), 6%, 2030      135,000        159,918   
Brooklyn, NY, Arena Local Development Corp. (Barclays Center Project), 6.25%, 2040      85,000        99,836   
Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, OR, “C”, 5.625%, 2026 (n)      650,000        629,415   
Louisiana Stadium & Exposition District Rev., “A”, 5%, 2031      25,000        27,734   
Louisiana Stadium & Exposition District Rev., “A”, 5%, 2036      80,000        87,339   
Seminole Tribe, FL, Special Obligation Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 2027 (n)      280,000        301,344   
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,480,716   

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Miscellaneous Revenue - Other - 4.6%                 
Austin, TX, Convention Center (Convention Enterprises, Inc.), “A”, SYNCORA, 5.25%, 2024    $ 305,000      $ 329,797   
Austin, TX, Convention Center (Convention Enterprises, Inc.), “A”, SYNCORA, 5%, 2034      45,000        46,136   
Dallas, TX, Civic Center Convention Complex Rev., ASSD GTY, 5.25%, 2034      845,000        927,159   
District of Columbia Rev. (American Society Hematology), 5%, 2036      50,000        53,732   
District of Columbia Rev. (American Society Hematology), 5%, 2042      40,000        42,578   
Florida Citizens Property Insurance Corp., “A-1”, 5%, 2019      65,000        76,114   
Florida Citizens Property Insurance Corp., “A-1”, 5%, 2020      305,000        357,240   
Harris County, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Rev. (YMCA Greater Houston Area) , 5%, 2033      125,000        134,145   
Harris County, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Rev. (YMCA Greater Houston Area), 5%, 2028      55,000        60,299   
Harris County, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Rev. (YMCA Greater Houston Area), 5%, 2038      115,000        121,480   
Indiana Finance Authority Rev., Ohio River Bridges Crossing Project (WVB East End Partners LLC), “A”, 5%, 2035      180,000        190,660   
Indiana Finance Authority Rev., Ohio River Bridges Crossing Project (WVB East End Partners LLC), “A”, 5%, 2040      275,000        286,707   
Massachusetts Port Authority Facilities Rev. (Conrac Project), “A”, 5.125%, 2041      40,000        43,828   
Miami-Dade County, FL, Special Obligation, “B”, 5%, 2035      200,000        217,208   
Miami-Dade County, FL, Special Obligation, “B”, 5%, 2037      500,000        539,370   
New York Liberty Development Corp., Liberty Rev. (One Bryant Park LLC), 6.375%, 2049      545,000        637,437   
New York Liberty Development Corp., Liberty Rev. (World Trade Center Project), 5%, 2044      535,000        573,006   
V Lakes Utility District, MS, Water Systems Rev., 7%, 2037      300,000        300,165   
Wisconsin Public Finance Authority, Airport Facilities Rev. (Transportation Infrastructure Properties LLC), “B”, 5.25%, 2028      1,325,000        1,430,059   
    

 

 

 
      $ 6,367,120   
Multi-Family Housing Revenue - 4.2%                 
Broward County, FL, Housing Finance Authority Rev. (Chaves Lakes Apartments Ltd.), “A”, 7.5%, 2040    $ 490,000      $ 490,426   
Capital Trust Agency, FL, Housing Rev. (Atlantic Housing Foundation), “B”, 7%, 2032 (d)(q)      600,000        272,316   
Charter Mac Equity Issuer Trust, FHLMC, 6%, 2052 (n)      1,000,000        1,149,290   
District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (Henson Ridge), “E”, FHA, 5.1%, 2037      655,000        670,163   
Durham, NC, Durham Housing Authority Rev. (Magnolia Pointe Apartments), 5.65%, 2038      905,222        871,729   

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Multi-Family Housing Revenue - continued                 
Mississippi Home Corp., Rev. (Kirkwood Apartments), 6.8%, 2037 (d)(q)    $ 605,000      $ 392,197   
MuniMae TE Bond Subsidiary LLC, 5.8%, 2049 (z)      1,000,000        890,090   
Resolution Trust Corp., Pass-Through Certificates, “1993”, 8.5%, 2016 (z)      455,481        452,648   
Wilmington, DE, Multi-Family Housing Rev. (Electra Arms Senior Associates), 6.25%, 2028      725,000        714,611   
    

 

 

 
      $ 5,903,470   
Parking - 0.2%                 
Boston, MA, Metropolitan Transit Parking Corp., Systemwide Parking Rev., 5.25%, 2036    $ 300,000      $ 337,308   
Port Revenue - 1.4%                 
Maryland Economic Development Corp. Rev. (Port America Chesapeake Terminal Project), “B”, 5.75%, 2035    $ 285,000      $ 321,831   
Port Authority NY & NJ, Cons Thirty Seventh, AGM, 5.125%, 2030      1,450,000        1,512,872   
Port New Orleans, LA, Board of Commissioners Port Facility Rev., “B”, 5%, 2031      45,000        48,890   
Port New Orleans, LA, Board of Commissioners Port Facility Rev., “B”, 5%, 2032      15,000        16,284   
    

 

 

 
      $ 1,899,877   
Sales & Excise Tax Revenue - 4.5%                 
Bolingbrook, IL, Sales Tax Rev., 6.25%, 2024    $ 500,000      $ 360,530   
Chicago, IL, Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, State Tax Rev., Capital Appreciation, ETM, FGIC, 0%, 2014 (c)      1,010,000        1,005,758   
Chicago, IL, Transit Authority Sales Tax Receipts Rev., 5.25%, 2029      165,000        189,441   
Chicago, IL, Transit Authority Sales Tax Receipts Rev., 5.25%, 2030      330,000        377,302   
Chicago, IL, Transit Authority Sales Tax Receipts Rev., 5.25%, 2031      60,000        68,315   
Colorado Regional Transportation District, Private Activity Rev. (Denver Transportation Partners), 6%, 2034      630,000        730,517   
Colorado Regional Transportation District, Private Activity Rev. (Denver Transportation Partners), 6%, 2041      300,000        345,009   
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Sales Tax Rev., “A”, 5%, 2024 (f)      1,095,000        1,351,164   
Massachusetts School Building Authority, Dedicated Sales Tax Rev., AMBAC, 4.75%, 2032      840,000        918,641   
Massachusetts School Building Authority, Dedicated Sales Tax Rev., “B”, 5%, 2032      390,000        445,431   
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Sales Tax Rev., Convertible Capital Appreciation, “A”, 0% to 2016, 6.75% to 2032      460,000        476,036   
    

 

 

 
             $ 6,268,144   

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Single Family Housing - Local - 0.8%                 
Minneapolis & St. Paul, MN, Housing Authority Rev. (City Living), “A-2”, GNMA, 5%, 2038    $ 174,422      $ 176,965   
Pittsburgh, PA, Urban Redevelopment Authority Rev., “C”, GNMA, 4.8%, 2028      915,000        929,613   
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,106,578   
Single Family Housing - State - 1.2%                 
California Housing Finance Agency Rev. (Home Mortgage), “G”, 4.95%, 2023    $ 600,000      $ 610,998   
California Housing Finance Agency Rev. (Home Mortgage), “G”, 5.5%, 2042      215,000        223,574   
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority, “A”, 5.5%, 2029      895,000        909,938   
Kentucky Counties Single Family Mortgage Rev., “A”, NATL, 9%, 2016      5,000        5,002   
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,749,512   
Solid Waste Revenue - 0.1%                 
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Sewer Sludge Disposal Rev. (Philadelphia Biosolids Facility), 6.25%, 2032    $ 75,000      $ 86,159   
State & Agency - Other - 0.4%                 
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Mepsi Campus), “A”, 6.5%, 2037    $ 500,000      $ 517,015   
State & Local Agencies - 3.4%                 
Alabama Incentives Financing Authority Special Obligation, “A”, 5%, 2037    $ 145,000      $ 159,510   
Dorchester County, SC, School District No. 2, Growth Remedy Opportunity Tax Hike, 5.25%, 2029      500,000        536,195   
Golden State, CA, Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement Rev., Enhanced, “A”, FGIC, 5%, 2035      110,000        114,846   
Guam Government Department of Education (John F. Kennedy High School), “A”, COP, 6.875%, 2040      295,000        317,190   
Laurens County, SC, School District No. 55, Installment Purchase Rev., 5.25%, 2030      700,000        741,818   
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligation (Marshall County Industrial Development Authority Mississippi Highway Construction Project), 5%, 2028      120,000        137,142   
Newberry, SC, Investing in Children’s Education (Newberry County School District Program), 5%, 2030      400,000        423,884   
Philadelphia, PA, Municipal Authority Rev., 6.5%, 2034      135,000        155,092   
Puerto Rico Public Finance Corp., “E”, ETM, 6%, 2026 (c)      80,000        105,926   
Puerto Rico Public Finance Corp., “E”, ETM, 6%, 2026 (c)      820,000        1,096,340   
Puerto Rico Public Finance Corp., Commonwealth Appropriations, “B”, 6%, 2026      225,000        234,545   

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
State & Local Agencies - continued                 
Wisconsin General Fund Annual Appropriation Rev., “A”, 5.75%, 2033    $ 660,000      $ 778,661   
    

 

 

 
             $ 4,801,149   
Student Loan Revenue - 0.9%                 
Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp., “A-2”, 5.5%, 2025    $ 180,000      $ 200,822   
Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp., “A-2”, 5.6%, 2026      180,000        200,635   
Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp., “A-2”, 5.7%, 2027      20,000        21,922   
Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp., “A-2”, 5.75%, 2028      335,000        373,210   
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Education Loan Rev., “H”, ASSD GTY, 6.35%, 2030      365,000        397,167   
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Education Loan Rev., “I-A”, 5.5%, 2022      25,000        28,194   
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,221,950   
Tax - Other - 2.2%                 
Allentown, PA, Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority Tax Rev., “A”, 5%, 2035    $ 100,000      $ 107,504   
Allentown, PA, Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority Tax Rev., “A”, 5%, 2042      420,000        445,696   
Dallas County, TX, Flood Control District, 7.25%, 2032      750,000        751,440   
Hudson Yards, NY, Infrastructure Corp. Rev., “A”, 5%, 2047      360,000        376,636   
Hudson Yards, NY, Infrastructure Corp. Rev., “A”, 5.75%, 2047      370,000        423,028   
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Rev., 5%, 2025      135,000        150,668   
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Rev., 5%, 2026      65,000        71,960   
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Rev., 5%, 2028      25,000        27,354   
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Rev., 5%, 2029      25,000        27,215   
New York, NY, City Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Rev., “S-3”, 5.25%, 2039      440,000        500,993   
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority Rev. (Diageo Project), “A”, 6.75%, 2037      205,000        232,529   
    

 

 

 
             $ 3,115,023   
Tax Assessment - 4.9%                 
Anne Arundel County, MD, Special Obligation (National Business Park-North Project), 6.1%, 2040    $ 140,000      $ 152,020   
Atlanta, GA, Tax Allocation (Eastside Project), “B”, 5.4%, 2020      500,000        540,170   
Capital Region Community Development District, FL, Capital Improvement Rev., “A”, 7%, 2039      220,000        216,929   
Celebration Community Development District, FL, “A”, 6.4%, 2034      650,000        657,053   
Chicago, IL, Tax Increment Allocation (Pilsen Redevelopment), “B”, 6.75%, 2022      310,000        320,382   
Du Page County, IL, Special Service Area No. 31 Special Tax (Monarch Landing Project), 5.625%, 2036      250,000        253,613   

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Tax Assessment - continued                 
Heritage Harbour North Community Development District, FL, Capital Improvement Rev., 6.375%, 2038    $ 315,000      $ 313,614   
Homestead, Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “A”, 6%, 2037      365,000        278,605   
Huntington Beach, CA, Community Facilities District, Special Tax (Grand Coast Resort), “2000-1”, 6.45%, 2031      500,000        501,360   
Lincolnshire, IL, Special Service Area No. 1 (Sedgebrook Project), 6.25%, 2034      224,000        231,105   
Main Street Community Development District, FL, “A”, 6.8%, 2038      280,000        272,742   
Ohio County, WV, Commission Tax Increment Rev. (Fort Henry Centre), “A”, 5.85%, 2034      125,000        130,635   
Plano, IL, Special Service Area No. 4 (Lakewood Springs Project Unit 5-B), 6%, 2035      1,406,000        1,432,222   
Tuscany Reserve Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B”, 5.25%, 2016      185,000        181,339   
West Villages Improvement District, FL, Special Assessment Rev. (Unit of Development No. 3), 5.5%, 2037 (a)(d)      470,000        282,000   
Westridge, FL, Community Development District, Capital Improvement Rev., 5.8%, 2037 (a)(d)      960,000        364,800   
Yorba Linda, CA, Redevelopment Agency, Tax Allocation Rev., Capital Appreciation, “A”, NATL, 0%, 2024      1,325,000        742,504   
    

 

 

 
             $ 6,871,093   
Tobacco - 7.8%                 
Buckeye, OH, Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, “A-2”, 5.125%, 2024    $ 3,270,000      $ 3,057,123   
Buckeye, OH, Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, “A-2”, 5.875%, 2047      250,000        224,323   
Golden State, CA, Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement Rev., “A-1”, 4.5%, 2027      155,000        151,381   
Golden State, CA, Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement Rev., “A-1”, 5.75%, 2047      525,000        490,970   
Golden State, CA, Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement Rev., Asset Backed, “A-1”, 5%, 2033      440,000        409,486   
Illinois Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, 6%, 2028      1,365,000        1,645,371   
New Jersey Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., “1-A”, 4.5%, 2023      725,000        720,389   
New Jersey Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., “1-A”, 5%, 2041      3,355,000        2,956,191   
Rhode Island Tobacco Settlement Authority, 6%, 2023      610,000        611,080   
Suffolk, NY, Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement, “B”, 5.25%, 2037      80,000        85,555   
Washington Tobacco Settlement Authority Rev., 6.625%, 2032      500,000        508,915   
    

 

 

 
             $ 10,860,784   

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Toll Roads - 6.3%                 
Chesapeake, VA, Toll Road Rev. (Transportation System), “A”, 5%, 2047    $ 105,000      $ 110,084   
Chesapeake, VA, Toll Road Rev. (Transportation System), Convertible Capital Appreciation, “B”, 0%, 2032      125,000        74,124   
Chesapeake, VA, Toll Road Rev. (Transportation System), Convertible Capital Appreciation, “B”, 0%, 2040      145,000        82,669   
E-470 Public Highway Authority, CO, Capital Appreciation, “B”, NATL, 0%, 2018      1,500,000        1,285,335   
Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, FL, Springing Lien Rev., “A”, 7.25%, 2040      445,000        564,549   
North Texas Tollway Authority Rev., 6%, 2038      765,000        886,268   
North Texas Tollway Authority Rev. (Special Projects System), “D”, 5%, 2031      1,200,000        1,368,348   
San Joaquin Hills, CA, Transportation Corridor Agency, Toll Road Rev., Capital Appreciation, “A”, NATL, 0%, 2015      3,000,000        2,847,720   
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority Rev. (Elizabeth River Crossings Opco LLC Project), 5.25%, 2032      285,000        304,930   
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority Rev. (Elizabeth River Crossings Opco LLC Project), 6%, 2037      470,000        522,391   
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority Rev. (Elizabeth River Crossings Opco LLC Project), 5.5%, 2042      755,000        806,061   
    

 

 

 
             $ 8,852,479   
Universities - Colleges - 8.9%                 
Allegheny County, PA, Higher Education Building Authority Rev. (Chatham University), “A”, 5%, 2030    $ 80,000      $ 88,666   
Brevard County, FL, Industrial Development Rev. (TUFF Florida Tech LLC Project), 6.75%, 2039      540,000        601,220   
California Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Chapman University), 5%, 2031      145,000        159,036   
California Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (University of Southern California), “A”, 5.25%, 2038      1,270,000        1,456,627   
California Municipal Finance Authority Rev. (Biola University), 5.8%, 2028      100,000        112,050   
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Lancer Plaza Project), 5.625%, 2033      110,000        109,137   
Florida Higher Educational Facilities, Financial Authority Rev. (University of Tampa Project), “A”, 5%, 2032      25,000        27,152   
Florida Higher Educational Facilities, Financial Authority Rev. (University of Tampa Project), “A”, 5.25%, 2042      210,000        229,994   
Florida State University Board of Governors, System Improvement Rev., 6.25%, 2030      1,000,000        1,211,970   
Grand Valley, MI, State University Rev., 5.5%, 2027      135,000        150,027   
Grand Valley, MI, State University Rev., 5.625%, 2029      65,000        72,183   

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Universities - Colleges - continued                 
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Illinois Institute of Technology), “A”, 5%, 2036    $ 110,000      $ 108,227   
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Roosevelt University Project), 6.25%, 2029      670,000        757,422   
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Roosevelt University Project), 6.5%, 2039      155,000        175,062   
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (University of Chicago), “A”, 5%, 2051      165,000        178,027   
Lakeland, FL, Educational Facilities Rev. (Florida Southern College), “A”, 5%, 2032      75,000        81,163   
Lakeland, FL, Educational Facilities Rev. (Florida Southern College), “A”, 5%, 2037      125,000        133,970   
Lakeland, FL, Educational Facilities Rev. (Florida Southern College), “A”, 5%, 2042      65,000        69,406   
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (The Broad Institute, Inc.), “A”, 5.25%, 2037      580,000        638,893   
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Simmons College), “I”, 8%, 2029      255,000        291,860   
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Suffolk University), “A”, 6.25%, 2030      725,000        843,958   
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Suffolk University), “A”, 5.75%, 2039      455,000        513,204   
Onondaga, NY, Civic Development Corp. (Le Moyne College), 5%, 2042      115,000        124,038   
Portage County, OH, Port Authority Rev. (Northeast Ohio Medical University Project), 5%, 2037      200,000        212,492   
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Medical, & Environmental Central Facilities (University of Sacred Heart), 4.375%, 2031      45,000        43,214   
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Medical, & Environmental Central Facilities (University of Sacred Heart), 5%, 2042      25,000        24,287   
Savannah, GA, Economic Development Authority Rev. (AASU Student Union LLC), ASSD GTY, 5.125%, 2039      335,000        359,733   
Texas Tech University Rev., Refunding & Improvement, “A”, 5%, 2030      195,000        222,986   
Texas Tech University Rev., Refunding & Improvement, “A”, 5%, 2031      85,000        96,802   
Texas Tech University Rev., Refunding & Improvement, “A”, 5%, 2032      80,000        90,550   
Texas Tech University Rev., Refunding & Improvement, “A”, 5%, 2037      150,000        168,171   
University of Illinois Rev. (Auxiliary Facilities Systems), “A”, 5.125%, 2029      1,880,000        2,088,699   
University of Southern Indiana Rev. (Student Fee), “J”, ASSD GTY, 5.75%, 2028      300,000        358,809   

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Universities - Colleges - continued                 
University of Southern Mississippi Educational Building Corp. Rev. (Campus Facilities Project), 5.25%, 2032    $ 220,000      $ 248,631   
University of Southern Mississippi Educational Building Corp. Rev. (Campus Facilities Project), 5.375%, 2036      80,000        90,055   
Washington Higher Education Facilities Authority Rev. (Whitworth University), 5.875%, 2034      280,000        311,699   
    

 

 

 
             $ 12,449,420   
Universities - Dormitories - 3.9%                 
Bowling Green, OH, Student Housing Rev. (State University Project), 5.75%, 2031    $ 175,000      $ 192,950   
Buffalo & Erie County, NY, Industrial Land Development Corp. Rev. (Buffalo State College), “A”, 5.375%, 2041      200,000        221,702   
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Lancer Educational Student Housing Project), 5.625%, 2033      735,000        785,833   
Chester County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Student Housing Rev. (University Student Housing LLC Project), 5%, 2030      70,000        75,731   
Chester County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Student Housing Rev. (University Student Housing LLC Project), 5%, 2045      75,000        78,337   
District of Columbia Student Dormitory Rev. (Provident Group - Howard Properties LLC), 5%, 2030      130,000        139,398   
District of Columbia Student Dormitory Rev. (Provident
Group - Howard Properties LLC), 5%, 2035
     670,000        709,892   
District of Columbia Student Dormitory Rev. (Provident
Group - Howard Properties LLC), 5%, 2045
     775,000        804,194   
Illinois Finance Authority Student Housing Rev. (Illinois State University), 6.75%, 2031      240,000        280,949   
Illinois Finance Authority Student Housing Rev. (Northern Illinois University Project), 6.625%, 2031      615,000        729,716   
Mississippi State University, Educational Building Corp., 5%, 2036      440,000        487,115   
Oregon Facilities Authority, Student Housing Rev. (Southern Oregon University), ASSD GTY, 4.7%, 2033      50,000     

 

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Oregon Facilities Authority, Student Housing Rev. (Southern Oregon University), ASSD GTY, 5%, 2044      60,000        64,478   
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Edinboro University Foundation), 5.8%, 2030      80,000        90,794   
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Edinboro University Foundation), 6%, 2043      110,000        122,929   
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Shippensburg University Student Services), 5%, 2030      105,000        115,240   
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Shippensburg University Student Services), 5%, 2044      110,000        117,776   
Platteville, WI, Redevelopment Authority, Redevelopment Rev. (Platteville Real Estate), 5%, 2032      100,000        105,209   

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Universities - Dormitories - continued                 
Platteville, WI, Redevelopment Authority, Redevelopment Rev. (Platteville Real Estate), 5%, 2042    $ 215,000      $ 220,031   
    

 

 

 
             $ 5,394,681   
Universities - Secondary Schools - 1.5%                 
Build NYC Resources Corp. Rev. (South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures and the Arts), “A”, 5%, 2043    $ 100,000      $ 98,923   
Clifton, TX, Higher Education Finance Corp. Rev. (Idea Public Schools), 5.5%, 2031      95,000        105,921   
Clifton, TX, Higher Education Finance Corp. Rev. (Idea Public Schools), 5.75%, 2041      75,000        84,704   
Clifton, TX, Higher Education Finance Corp. Rev. (Uplift Education), “A”, 6.125%, 2040      215,000        244,612   
Clifton, TX, Higher Education Finance Corp. Rev. (Uplift Education), “A”, 4.35%, 2042      110,000        109,276   
Clifton, TX, Higher Education Finance Corp. Rev. (Uplift Education), “A”, 6.25%, 2045      135,000        154,208   
Clifton, TX, Higher Education Finance Corp. Rev. (Uplift Education), “A”, 4.4%, 2047      100,000        99,297   
Florida Development Finance Corp. Educational Facilities Rev. (Renaissance Charter School), “A”, 6%, 2032      115,000        115,077   
Florida Development Finance Corp. Educational Facilities Rev. (Renaissance Charter School), “A”, 6.125%, 2043      240,000        236,270   
La Vernia, TX, Higher Education Finance Corp. Rev. (KIPP, Inc.), “A”, 6.25%, 2039      195,000        223,113   
North Texas Education Finance Corp., Education Rev. (Uplift Education), “A”, 4.875%, 2032      70,000        75,243   
North Texas Education Finance Corp., Education Rev. (Uplift Education), “A”, 5.125%, 2042      170,000        184,321   
Philadelphia, PA, Authority for Industrial Development Rev. (MaST Charter School), 6%, 2035      50,000        55,706   
Phoenix, AZ, Industrial Development Authority Education Rev. (Choice Academies, Inc. Project), 5.625%, 2042      135,000        137,272   
Phoenix, AZ, Industrial Development Authority Education Rev. (Eagle College Prep Project), 5%, 2033      65,000        66,136   
Phoenix, AZ, Industrial Development Authority Education Rev. (Eagle College Prep Project), 5%, 2043      125,000        124,803   
    

 

 

 
             $ 2,114,882   

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Utilities - Cogeneration - 1.0%                 
California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Water Furnishing Rev. (Poseidon Resources Desalination Project), 5%, 2045    $ 1,020,000      $ 1,021,438   
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical & Environmental Central Facilities (Cogeneration Facilities - AES Puerto Rico Project), 6.625%, 2026      320,000        319,997   
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,341,435   
Utilities - Investor Owned - 5.2%                 
Apache County, AZ, Industrial Development Authority, Pollution Control Rev. (Tucson Electric Power Co.), “ A”, 4.5%, 2030    $ 325,000      $ 333,967   
Brazos River Authority, TX, Pollution Control Rev. (TXU Electric Co. LLC), “C”, 6.75%, 2038      555,000        37,463   
Bryant, IL, Pollution Control Rev. (Central Illinois Light Co.), 5.9%, 2023      975,000        978,539   
Chula Vista, CA, Industrial Development Rev. (San Diego Gas & Electric Co.), “E”, 5.875%, 2034      245,000        289,083   
Farmington, NM, Pollution Control Rev. (Public Service New Mexico), “D”, 5.9%, 2040      500,000        558,070   
Fort Bend County, TX, Industrial Development Corp. (NRG Energy, Inc.), “A”, 4.75%, 2038      335,000        338,789   
Hawaii Department of Budget & Finance Special Purpose Rev. (Hawaiian Electric Co. & Subsidiary), 6.5%, 2039      390,000        453,492   
Maricopa County, AZ, Pollution Control Rev. (El Paso Electric Co. Palo Verde Project), “A”, 4.5%, 2042      150,000        150,888   
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Dominion Energy Brayton), 5.75%, 2042 (b)      85,000        103,092   
Matagorda County, TX, Pollution Control Rev. (Central Power & Light Co.), “A”, 6.3%, 2029      275,000        318,777   
Mississippi Business Finance Corp., Pollution Control Rev. (Systems Energy Resources Project), 5.875%, 2022      1,500,000        1,503,360   
New Hampshire Business Finance Authority, Pollution Control Rev. (Public Service of New Hampshire), “B”, NATL, 4.75%, 2021      250,000        255,640   
Owen County, KY, Waterworks System Rev. (American Water Co. Project), “A”, 6.25%, 2039      205,000        228,311   
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (Allegheny Energy Supply Co. LLC), 7%, 2039      600,000        712,794   
Pima County, AZ, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Tucson Electric Power Co.), 5.75%, 2029      1,015,000        1,064,187   
    

 

 

 
             $ 7,326,452   
Utilities - Municipal Owned - 0.9%                 
Guam Power Authority Rev., “A”, AGM, 5%, 2025    $ 95,000      $ 109,596   
Guam Power Authority Rev., “A”, AGM, 5%, 2026      80,000        91,872   
Guam Power Authority Rev., “A”, AGM, 5%, 2027      30,000        34,063   
Guam Power Authority Rev., “A”, 5%, 2034      95,000        102,634   

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Utilities - Municipal Owned - continued                 
Harris County, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Financial Corp., Thermal Utilities Rev. (Teco Project), “A”, 5.25%, 2035    $ 140,000      $ 154,788   
Los Angeles, CA, Department of Water & Power Rev. (Power System), “B”, 5%, 2038      355,000        394,036   
Sacramento, CA, Municipal Utility District, “X”, 5%, 2028      365,000        416,815   
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,303,804   
Utilities - Other - 3.8%                 
California M-S-R Energy Authority Gas Rev., “A”, 7%, 2034    $ 155,000      $ 211,033   
California M-S-R Energy Authority Gas Rev., “A”, 6.5%, 2039      335,000        440,404   
Georgia Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Gas Project Rev., “A”, 5.5%, 2028      335,000        411,504   
Indiana Bond Bank Special Program, Gas Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 2018      230,000        266,927   
Public Authority for Colorado Energy Natural Gas Purchase Rev., 6.5%, 2038      25,000        33,363   
Salt Verde Financial Corp., AZ, Senior Gas Rev., 5%, 2037      705,000        770,255   
Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Gas Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 2021      1,710,000        1,987,567   
Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Gas Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 2022      270,000        316,076   
Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Gas Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 2026      165,000        191,570   
Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Gas Rev., “C”, 5%, 2025      240,000        270,038   
Texas Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp III., Gas Supply Rev., 5%, 2031      150,000        159,462   
Texas Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp III., Gas Supply Rev., 5%, 2032      240,000        254,172   
    

 

 

 
             $ 5,312,371   
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - 7.5%                 
Atlanta, GA, Water & Wastewater Rev., “A”, 6%, 2022    $ 370,000      $ 456,303   
Birmingham, AL, Waterworks Board Water Rev., “A”, ASSD GTY, 5.125%, 2034      595,000        650,793   
California Department of Water Resources, Center Valley Project Rev., “AJ”, 5%, 2035      1,010,000        1,154,693   
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, 5.75%, 2037      420,000        428,303   
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, 6%, 2044      160,000        163,138   
DeKalb County, GA, Water & Sewer Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 2031      15,000        17,207   
Houston, TX, Utility System Rev., “D”, 5%, 2036      435,000        484,020   
King County, WA, Sewer Rev., 5%, 2040      1,395,000        1,538,838   
New York Environmental Facilities Corp., Clean Drinking Water Revolving Funds, 5%, 2041      685,000        762,935   
New York Environmental Facilities, “C”, 5%, 2041      945,000        1,051,558   
New York, NY, Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water & Sewer System Rev., “AA”, 5%, 2034      1,980,000        2,229,044   
New York, NY, Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water & Sewer Systems Rev., “DD”, 4.75%, 2035      790,000        854,235   

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - continued                 
Surprise, AZ, Municipal Property Corp., 4.9%, 2032    $ 700,000      $ 713,384   
    

 

 

 
      $ 10,504,451   
Total Municipal Bonds (Identified Cost, $191,593,985)      $ 208,306,970   
Loans - 0.1%                 
Medical & Health Technology & Services - 0.1%                 
Advanced Living Technologies, Inc., DIP, 8%, 2013
(Identified Cost, $70,000)
   $ 70,000      $ 70,000   
Money Market Funds - 1.2%                 
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio, 0.12%,
at Cost and Net Asset Value (v)
     1,650,449      $ 1,650,449   
Total Investments (Identified Cost, $193,314,434)      $ 210,027,419   
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - 3.2%              4,427,888   
ARPS, at liquidation value (issued by the fund) - (2.8)%        (3,900,000
VMTPS, at liquidation value (issued by the fund) - (51.0)%        (71,100,000
Net assets applicable to common shares - 100.0%            $ 139,455,307   

 

(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Mandatory tender date is earlier than stated maturity date.
(c) Refunded bond.
(d) In default. Interest and/or scheduled principal payment(s) have been missed.
(f) All or a portion of the security has been segregated as collateral for open futures contracts.
(n) Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in the ordinary course of business in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At period end, the aggregate value of these securities was $2,255,179, representing 1.6% of net assets applicable to common shares.
(q) Interest received was less than stated coupon rate.
(v) Underlying affiliated fund that is available only to investment companies managed by MFS. The rate quoted for the MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end.

 

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(z) Restricted securities are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and are subject to legal restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are subsequently registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. The fund holds the following restricted securities:

 

Restricted Securities   

Acquisition

Date

  

Cost

     Value  
MuniMae TE Bond Subsidiary LLC, 5.8%, 2049    10/14/04      $1,000,000         $890,090   
Resolution Trust Corp., Pass-Through Certificates, “1993”, 8.5%, 2016    10/17/01-1/14/02      455,481         452,648   
Total Restricted Securities            $1,342,738   
% of Net assets applicable to common shares            1.0%   

The following abbreviations are used in this report and are defined:

 

ARPS   Auction Rate Preferred Shares
COP   Certificate of Participation
DIP   Debtor-in-Possession
ETM   Escrowed to Maturity
LOC   Letter of Credit
VMTPS   Variable Rate Municipal Term Preferred Shares

 

Insurers
AGM    Assured Guaranty Municipal
AMBAC    AMBAC Indemnity Corp.
ASSD GTY    Assured Guaranty Insurance Co.
FGIC    Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.
FHA    Federal Housing Administration
FHLMC    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
GNMA    Government National Mortgage Assn.
NATL    National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
PSF    Permanent School Fund
SYNCORA    Syncora Guarantee Inc.

Derivative Contracts at 5/31/13

Futures Contracts Outstanding at 5/31/13

 

Description   Currency     Contracts     Value  

Expiration

Date

   

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 
Asset Derivatives          
Interest Rate Futures          
U.S. Treasury Note 10 yr (Short)     USD        188      $24,293,125     September - 2013        $36,061   
U.S. Treasury Bond 30 yr (Short)     USD        22      3,080,688     September - 2013        14,597   
         

 

 

 
            $50,658   
         

 

 

 

At May 31, 2013, the fund had liquid securities with an aggregate value of $334,398 to cover any commitments for certain derivative contracts.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

At 5/31/13 (unaudited)

This statement represents your fund’s balance sheet, which details the assets and liabilities comprising the total value of the fund.

 

Assets         

Investments-

  

Non-affiliated issuers, at value (identified cost, $191,663,985)

     $208,376,970   

Underlying affiliated funds, at cost and value

     1,650,449   

Total investments, at value (identified cost, $193,314,434)

     $210,027,419   

Cash

     7,484   

Receivables for

  

Daily variation margin on open futures contracts

     60,250   

Investments sold

     1,320,897   

Interest

     3,218,268   

Deferred VMTPS offering costs

     144,047   

Other assets

     18,169   

Total assets

     $214,796,534   
Liabilities         

Payables for

  

Distributions on ARPS

     $105   

Investments purchased

     139,900   

Interest expense

     85,946   

Payable to affiliates

  

Investment adviser

     7,852   

Transfer agent and dividend disbursing costs

     6,229   

Payable for independent Trustees’ compensation

     3,101   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     98,094   

VMTPS, at liquidation value

     71,100,000   

Total liabilities

     $71,441,227   

ARPS, at liquidation value

     $3,900,000   

Net assets applicable to common shares

     $139,455,307   
Net assets consist of         

Paid-in capital – common shares

     $172,664,138   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     16,763,643   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments

     (50,696,513

Undistributed net investment income

     724,039   

Net assets applicable to common shares

     $139,455,307   

ARPS, at liquidation value (156 shares of Series F issued and outstanding at $25,000 per share)

     $3,900,000   

VMTPS, at liquidation value (2,844 shares of Series 2016/9 issued and outstanding at $25,000 per share)

     71,100,000   

Total preferred shares

     $75,000,000   

Net assets including preferred shares

     $214,455,307   

Common shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding

     28,292,995   

Net asset value per common share (net assets of $139,455,307 / 28,292,995 shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

     $4.93   

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Six months ended 5/31/13 (unaudited)

This statement describes how much your fund earned in investment income and accrued in expenses. It also describes any gains and/or losses generated by fund operations.

 

Net investment income         

Income

  

Interest

     $5,694,089   

Dividends from underlying affiliated funds

     1,616   

Total investment income

     $5,695,705   

Expenses

  

Management fee

     $699,289   

Transfer agent and dividend disbursing costs

     20,061   

Administrative services fee

     19,012   

Independent Trustees’ compensation

     11,898   

Stock exchange fee

     12,594   

ARPS service fee

     2,903   

Custodian fee

     10,173   

Shareholder communications

     17,993   

Audit and tax fees

     40,083   

Legal fees

     1,320   

Amortization of VMTPS offering costs

     21,169   

Interest expense

     490,310   

Miscellaneous

     46,226   

Total expenses

     $1,393,031   

Fees paid indirectly

     (29

Reduction of expenses by investment adviser

     (224

Net expenses

     $1,392,778   

Net investment income

     $4,302,927   
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments         

Realized gain (loss) (identified cost basis)

  

Investments

     $406,369   

Futures contracts

     500,059   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     $906,428   

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

  

Investments

     $(4,271,472

Futures contracts

     93,720   

Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     $(4,177,752

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     $(3,271,324

Distributions declared to shareholders of ARPS

     $(4,404

Change in net assets from operations

     $1,027,199   

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

These statements describe the increases and/or decreases in net assets resulting from operations, any distributions, and any shareholder transactions.

 

Change in net assets  

Six months ended

5/31/13

(unaudited)

   

Year ended

11/30/12

 
From operations                

Net investment income

    $4,302,927        $9,086,262   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

    906,428        (2,603,656

Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    (4,177,752     21,470,033   

Distributions declared to shareholders of ARPS

    (4,404     (148,161

Change in net assets from operations

    $1,027,199        $27,804,478   
Distributions declared to common shareholders                

From net investment income

    $(4,071,071     $(9,309,213
Share transactions applicable to common and preferred shares                

Net asset value of shares issued to common shareholders in reinvestment of distributions

    $183,810        $419,360   

Net increase resulting from the tender and repurchase of ARPS

           3,555,000   

Change in net assets from fund share transactions

    $183,810        $3,974,360   

Total change in net assets

    $(2,860,062     $22,469,625   
Net assets applicable to common shares                

At beginning of period

    142,315,369        119,845,744   

At end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $724,039 and $496,587, respectively)

    $139,455,307        $142,315,369   

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Six months ended 5/31/13 (unaudited)

This statement provides a summary of cash flows from investment activity for the fund.

 

Cash flows from operating activities:         

Change in net assets from operations

     $1,027,199   
Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:         

Purchase of investment securities

     (13,222,760

Proceeds from disposition of investment securities

     12,603,998   

Proceeds from futures contracts

     500,059   

Proceeds from disposition of short-term investments, net

     119,943   

Realized gain/loss on investments

     (406,369

Realized gain/loss on futures contracts

     (500,059

Unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     4,271,472   

Net amortization/accretion of income

     (329,003

Increase in interest receivable

     (39,405

Decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities

     (6,134

Increase in receivable for daily variation margin on open futures contracts

     (60,250

Decrease in payable for daily variation margin on open futures contracts

     (24,000

Increase in other assets

     (13,681

Net cash provided by operating activities

     $3,921,010   
Cash flows from financing activities:         

Decrease in deferred VMTPS offering costs

     9,826   

Cash distributions paid on common shares

     (3,887,236

Decrease in payable for distributions on ARPS

     (41

Decrease in payable for VMTPS offering costs

     (15,475

Decrease in payable for ARPS tender and repurchase costs

     (22,307

Increase in payable for interest expense

     1,707   

Net cash used by financing activities

     $(3,913,526

Net increase in cash

     $7,484   
Cash:         

Beginning of period

     $—   

End of period

     $7,484   

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

Non-cash financing activities not included herein consist of reinvestment of dividends and distributions of $183,810.

Cash paid during the six months ended May 31, 2013 for interest was $488,603.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate by which an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

   

Six months

ended

5/31/13

(unaudited)

    Years ended 11/30  
Common Shares     2012     2011     2010     2009     2008  
                                 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $5.04        $4.25        $4.25        $4.18        $3.48        $5.34   
Income (loss) from investment operations                                           

Net investment income (d)

    $0.15        $0.32        $0.35        $0.37        $0.38        $0.43   

Net realized and unrealized gain
(loss) on investments

    (0.12     0.68        0.02        0.06        0.67        (1.85

Distributions declared to
shareholders of ARPS

    (0.00 )(w)      (0.01     (0.01     (0.01     (0.02     (0.11

Total from investment operations

    $0.03        $0.99        $0.36        $0.42        $1.03        $(1.53
Less distributions declared to common
shareholders
                                   

From net investment income

    $(0.14     $(0.33     $(0.36     $(0.35     $(0.33     $(0.33

Net increase resulting from tender and
repurchase of ARPS

    $—        $0.13        $—        $—        $—        $—   

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $4.93        $5.04        $4.25        $4.25        $4.18        $3.48   

Market value, end of period

    $4.90        $5.25        $4.57        $4.45        $4.24        $3.04   

Total return at market value (%) (p)

    (3.93 )(n)      23.01        11.82        13.69        52.58        (33.26

Total return at net asset
value (%) (j)(r)(s)(x)

    0.69 (n)      26.98 (y)      8.88        10.14        31.40        (29.90
Ratios (%) (to average net assets
applicable to common shares)
and Supplemental data:
                    

Expenses before expense
reductions (f)(p)

    1.98 (a)      1.61        1.43        1.41        1.61        1.57   

Expenses after expense
reductions (f)(p)

    1.98 (a)      1.61        1.43        1.40        1.50        1.48   

Net investment income (p)

    6.13 (a)      6.89        8.49        8.57        10.17        9.02   

Portfolio turnover

    5 (n)      15        21        11        17        34   

Net assets at end of period
(000 omitted)

    $139,455        $142,315        $119,846        $119,373        $116,870        $96,955   

 

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Six months

ended

5/31/13

(unaudited)

    Years ended 11/30  
      2012     2011     2010     2009     2008  
                                 
Supplemental Ratios (%):                                                

Ratio of expenses to average net assets
applicable to common shares after
expense reductions and excluding
interest expense and fees (f)(l)(p)

    1.28 (a)      1.32        N/A        N/A        N/A        1.44   

Ratio of expenses to average net assets
applicable to common shares, ARPS,
and VMTPS after expense reductions
and excluding interest expense and
fees (f)(l)(p)

    0.83 (a)      0.84        0.87        0.87        0.87        0.87   

Net investment income available to
common shares

    6.12 (a)      6.78        8.29        8.32        9.68        6.66   
Senior Securities:                                                

ARPS

    156        156        3,000        3,000        3,000        3,000   

VMTPS

    2,844        2,844                               

Total preferred shares outstanding

    3,000        3,000        3,000        3,000        3,000        3,000   

Asset coverage per preferred share (k)

    $71,485        $72,438        $64,949        $64,791        $63,957        $57,318   

Involuntary liquidation preference per
preferred share (m)

    $25,000        $25,000        $25,000        $25,000        $25,000        $25,000   

Average market value per preferred
share (m)(u)

    $25,000        $25,000        $25,000        $25,000        $25,000        $25,000   

 

(a) Annualized.
(d) Per share data is based on average shares outstanding.
(f) Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.
(j) Total return at net asset value is calculated using the net asset value of the fund, not the publicly traded price and therefore may be different than the total return at market value.
(k) Calculated by subtracting the fund’s total liabilities (not including liquidation preference of ARPS or VMTPS) from the fund’s total assets and dividing this number by the total number of preferred shares outstanding.
(l) Interest expense and fees relate to payments made to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets and interest expense paid to shareholders of VMTPS. For the year ended November 30, 2012, the expense ratio also excludes fees and expenses related to the tender and repurchase of a portion of the fund’s ARPS.
(m) Amount excludes accrued unpaid distributions to ARPS and accrued interest to VMTPS.
(n) Not annualized.
(p) Ratio excludes dividend payment on ARPS.
(r) Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.
(s) From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
(u) Average market value represents the approximate fair value of each of the fund’s ARPS and VMTPS.
(w) Per share amount was less than $0.01.
(x) The net asset values per share and total returns at net asset value per share have been calculated on net assets which include adjustments made in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles required at period end for financial reporting purposes.
(y) Included in the total return at net asset value for the year ended November 30, 2012 is the impact of the tender and repurchase by the fund of a portion of its ARPS at 95% of the ARPS’ per share liquidation preference. Had this transaction not occurred, the total return at net asset value for the year ended November 30, 2012 would have been lower by 2.52%.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

(1) Business and Organization

MFS High Yield Municipal Trust (the fund) is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a closed-end management investment company.

(2) Significant Accounting Policies

General – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued. The fund invests primarily in municipal instruments. The value of municipal instruments can be affected by changes in their actual or perceived credit quality. The credit quality of municipal instruments can be affected by, among other things, the financial condition of the issuer or guarantor, the issuer’s future borrowing plans and sources of revenue, the economic feasibility of the revenue bond project or general borrowing purpose, political or economic developments in the region where the instrument is issued and the liquidity of the security. Municipal instruments generally trade in the over-the-counter market. Municipal instruments backed by current and anticipated revenues from a specific project or specific assets can be negatively affected by the discontinuance of the taxation supporting the projects or assets or the inability to collect revenues for the project or from the assets. If the Internal Revenue Service determines an issuer of a municipal instrument has not complied with the applicable tax requirements, interest from the security could become taxable, the security could decline in value, and the fund may be required to issue Forms 1099-DIV. The fund invests in high-yield securities rated below investment grade. Investments in high-yield securities involve greater degrees of credit and market risk than investments in higher-rated securities and tend to be more sensitive to economic conditions.

In January 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update 2013-01 (“ASU 2013-01”) entitled Balance Sheet (Topic 210) – Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities which is intended to clarify the scope of Accounting Standards Update 2011-11 (“ASU 2011-11”), Balance Sheet (Topic 210) – Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. Consistent with the effective date for ASU 2011-11, ASU 2013-01 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. ASU 2013-01 limits the scope of ASU 2011-11’s disclosure requirements on offsetting to financial assets and financial liabilities related to derivatives, repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities lending and securities borrowing transactions. Although still evaluating the potential impact of these two ASUs to the fund, management expects that the impact of the fund’s adoption will be limited to additional financial statement disclosures.

 

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In June 2013, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2013-08 Financial Services – Investment Companies (Topic 946) – Amendments to the Scope, Measurement, and Disclosure Requirements (“ASU 2013-08”) which is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2013. ASU 2013-08 sets forth a methodology for determining whether an entity should be characterized as an investment company and prescribes fair value accounting for an investment company’s non-controlling ownership interest in another investment company. FASB has determined that a fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 automatically meets ASU 2013-08’s criteria for an investment company. Although still evaluating the potential impacts of ASU 2013-08 to the fund, management expects that the impact of the fund’s adoption will be limited to additional financial statement disclosures.

Investment Valuations Debt instruments and floating rate loans (other than short-term instruments), including restricted debt instruments, are generally valued at an evaluated or composite bid as provided by a third-party pricing service. Short-term instruments with a maturity at issuance of 60 days or less generally are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Futures contracts are generally valued at last posted settlement price as provided by a third-party pricing service on the market on which they are primarily traded. Futures contracts for which there were no trades that day for a particular position are generally valued at the closing bid quotation as provided by a third-party pricing service on the market on which such futures contracts are primarily traded. Open-end investment companies are generally valued at net asset value per share. Securities and other assets generally valued on the basis of information from a third-party pricing service may also be valued at a broker/dealer bid quotation. Values obtained from third-party pricing services can utilize both transaction data and market information such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics, and other market data.

The Board of Trustees has delegated primary responsibility for determining or causing to be determined the value of the fund’s investments (including any fair valuation) to the adviser pursuant to valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board. If the adviser determines that reliable market quotations are not readily available, investments are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser in accordance with such procedures under the oversight of the Board of Trustees. Under the fund’s valuation policies and procedures, market quotations are not considered to be readily available for most types of debt instruments and floating rate loans and many types of derivatives. These investments are generally valued at fair value based on information from third-party pricing services. In addition, investments may be valued at fair value if the adviser determines that an investment’s value has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the investment is principally traded (such as foreign exchange or market) and prior to the determination of the fund’s net asset value, or after the halting of trading of a specific security where trading does not resume prior to the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded. The adviser generally relies on third-party pricing services or other information (such as the correlation with price movements of similar securities in the same or other markets; the type, cost and investment characteristics of the security; the business and financial condition of the issuer; and trading and other

 

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market data) to assist in determining whether to fair value and at what value to fair value an investment. The value of an investment for purposes of calculating the fund’s net asset value can differ depending on the source and method used to determine value. When fair valuation is used, the value of an investment used to determine the fund’s net asset value may differ from quoted or published prices for the same investment. There can be no assurance that the fund could obtain the fair value assigned to an investment if it were to sell the investment at the same time at which the fund determines its net asset value per share.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are categorized into three broad levels. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fund’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the investment. Level 1 includes unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable market-based inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, and credit risk). Level 3 includes unobservable inputs, which may include the adviser’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in total investments, such as futures contracts. The following is a summary of the levels used as of May 31, 2013 in valuing the fund’s assets or liabilities:

 

Investments at Value    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
Municipal Bonds      $—         $208,306,970         $—         $208,306,970   
Loans              70,000                 70,000   
Mutual Funds      1,650,449                         1,650,449   
Total Investments      $1,650,449         $208,376,970         $—         $210,027,419   
Other Financial Instruments                            
Futures Contracts      $50,658         $—         $—         $50,658   

For further information regarding security characteristics, see the Portfolio of Investments.

Derivatives – The fund uses derivatives for different purposes, primarily to increase or decrease exposure to a particular market or segment of the market, or security, to increase or decrease interest rate exposure, or as alternatives to direct investments. Derivatives are used for hedging or non-hedging purposes. While hedging can reduce or eliminate losses, it can also reduce or eliminate gains. When the fund uses derivatives as an investment to increase market exposure, or for hedging purposes, gains and losses from derivative instruments may be substantially greater than the derivative’s original cost.

The derivative instruments used by the fund were futures contracts. The fund’s period end derivatives, as presented in the Portfolio of Investments and the associated Derivative Contract tables, generally are indicative of the volume of its derivative activity during the period.

 

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The following table presents, by major type of derivative contract, the fair value, on a gross basis, of the asset and liability components of derivatives held by the fund at May 31, 2013 as reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

 

            Fair Value (a)  
Risk   Derivative Contracts        Asset Derivatives  
Interest Rate   Interest Rate Futures       $50,658   

 

(a) The value of futures contracts outstanding includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the fund’s Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day variation margin for futures contracts is separately reported within the fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table presents, by major type of derivative contract, the realized gain (loss) on derivatives held by the fund for the six months ended May 31, 2013 as reported in the Statement of Operations:

 

Risk    Futures Contracts  
Interest Rate      $500,059   

The following table presents, by major type of derivative contract, the change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives held by the fund for the six months ended May 31, 2013 as reported in the Statement of Operations:

 

Risk    Futures Contracts  
Interest Rate      $93,720   

Derivative counterparty credit risk is managed through formal evaluation of the creditworthiness of all potential counterparties. On certain over-the-counter derivatives, the fund attempts to reduce its exposure to counterparty credit risk whenever possible by entering into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Master Agreement on a bilateral basis with each of the counterparties with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. The ISDA Master Agreement gives each party to the agreement the right to terminate all transactions traded under such agreement if there is a certain deterioration in the credit quality of the other party. The ISDA Master Agreement gives the fund the right, upon an event of default by the applicable counterparty or a termination of the agreement, to close out all transactions traded under such agreement and to net amounts owed under each transaction to one net amount payable by one party to the other. This right to close out and net payments across all transactions traded under the ISDA Master Agreement could result in a reduction of the fund’s credit risk to such counterparty equal to any amounts payable by the fund under the applicable transactions, if any. However, absent an event of default by the counterparty or a termination of the agreement, the ISDA Master Agreement does not result in an offset of reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities across transactions between the fund and the applicable counterparty.

Collateral requirements differ by type of derivative. Collateral or margin requirements are set by the broker or exchange clearing house for exchange traded derivatives (i.e., futures contracts and exchange-traded options) while collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter traded derivatives (i.e., forward foreign currency exchange contracts, swap agreements and over-the-counter options). For derivatives traded

 

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under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are netted across all transactions traded under such agreement and one amount is posted from one party to the other to collateralize such obligations. Cash collateral that has been segregated to cover obligations of the fund under derivative contracts, if any, will be reported separately in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as restricted cash. Securities collateral pledged for the same purpose, if any, is noted in the Portfolio of Investments.

Futures Contracts – The fund entered into futures contracts which may be used to hedge against or obtain broad market exposure, interest rate exposure, or to manage duration. A futures contract represents a commitment for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date.

Upon entering into a futures contract, the fund is required to deposit with the broker, either in cash or securities, an initial margin in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount of the contract. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the fund each day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the contract, and are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized gain or loss by the fund until the contract is closed or expires at which point the gain or loss on futures contracts is realized.

The fund bears the risk of interest rates or securities prices moving unexpectedly, in which case, the fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. While futures contracts may present less counterparty risk to the fund since the contracts are exchange traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse guarantees payments to the broker, there is still counterparty credit risk due to the insolvency of the broker. The fund’s maximum risk of loss due to counterparty credit risk is equal to the margin posted by the fund to the broker plus any gains or minus any losses on the outstanding futures contracts.

Statement of Cash Flows Information on financial transactions which have been settled through the receipt or disbursement of cash is presented in the Statement of Cash Flows. The cash amount shown in the Statement of Cash Flows is the amount included within the fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities and includes cash on hand at its custodian bank and does not include any short term investments.

Indemnifications – Under the fund’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. The fund’s maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the fund that have not yet occurred.

Investment Transactions and Income – Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. All premium and discount is amortized or accreted for financial statement purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Interest payments received in additional securities are recorded on the ex-interest date in an amount equal to the value of the security on such date. Debt obligations may be placed on non-accrual status or set to accrue at a rate of interest less than the contractual coupon when the collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Interest income for those debt

 

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obligations may be further reduced by the write-off of the related interest receivables when deemed uncollectible.

The fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received from litigation involving portfolio holdings are reflected in the Statement of Operations in realized gain/loss if the security has been disposed of by the fund or in unrealized gain/loss if the security is still held by the fund. Any other proceeds from litigation not related to portfolio holdings are reflected as other income in the Statement of Operations.

Legal fees and other related expenses incurred to preserve and protect the value of a security owned are added to the cost of the security; other legal fees are expensed. Capital infusions made directly to the security issuer, which are generally non-recurring, incurred to protect or enhance the value of high-yield debt securities, are reported as additions to the cost basis of the security. Costs that are incurred to negotiate the terms or conditions of capital infusions or that are expected to result in a plan of reorganization are reported as realized losses. Ongoing costs incurred to protect or enhance an investment, or costs incurred to pursue other claims or legal actions, are expensed.

Fees Paid Indirectly – The fund’s custody fee may be reduced according to an arrangement that measures the value of cash deposited with the custodian by the fund. This amount, for the six months ended May 31, 2013, is shown as a reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations.

Tax Matters and Distributions – The fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company, as defined under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, and to distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income, including realized capital gains. As a result, no provision for federal income tax is required. The fund’s federal tax returns, when filed, will remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a three year period.

Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Certain capital accounts in the financial statements are periodically adjusted for permanent differences in order to reflect their tax character. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or net asset value per share. Temporary differences which arise from recognizing certain items of income, expense, gain or loss in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes will reverse at some time in the future. Distributions in excess of net investment income or net realized gains are temporary overdistributions for financial statement purposes resulting from differences in the recognition or classification of income or distributions for financial statement and tax purposes.

Book/tax differences primarily relate to expiration of capital loss carryforwards, amortization and accretion of debt securities, defaulted bonds, non-deductible expenses, and the treatment of VMTPS as equity for tax purposes.

 

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The tax character of distributions made during the current period will be determined at fiscal year end. The tax character of distributions declared to shareholders for the last fiscal year is as follows:

 

     11/30/12  
Ordinary income (including any
short-term capital gains)
     $52,477   
Tax-exempt income      9,627,980   
Total distributions      $9,680,457   

The federal tax cost and the tax basis components of distributable earnings were as follows:

 

As of 5/31/13       
Cost of investments      $192,468,670   
Gross appreciation      20,231,304   
Gross depreciation      (2,672,555
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      $17,558,749   
As of 11/30/12       
Undistributed ordinary income      54,999   
Undistributed tax-exempt income      907,162   
Capital loss carryforwards      (52,213,254
Post-October capital loss deferral      (101,795
Other temporary differences      (465,574
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      21,653,503   

The aggregate cost above includes prior fiscal year end tax adjustments, if applicable.

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized for fund fiscal years beginning after November 30, 2011 may be carried forward indefinitely, and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses (“post-enactment losses”). Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for eight years and treated as short-term losses (“pre-enactment losses”). As a transition rule, the Act requires that all post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

 

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As of November 30, 2012, the fund had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized gains as follows:

 

Pre-enactment losses which expire as
follows:
 
11/30/14      $(7,119,782
11/30/15      (11,048,097
11/30/16      (11,728,477
11/30/17      (10,848,523
11/30/18      (3,454,980
11/30/19      (4,608,836
Total      $(48,808,695
Post-enactment losses which are
characterized as follows:
 
Short-Term      $(288,759
Long-Term      (3,115,800
Total      $(3,404,559

(3) Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Adviser – The fund has an investment advisory agreement with MFS to provide overall investment management and related administrative services and facilities to the fund. The management fee is computed daily and paid monthly at an annual rate of 0.65% of the fund’s average daily net assets (including the value of the auction rate preferred shares and variable rate municipal term preferred shares).

The investment adviser has agreed in writing to pay a portion of the fund’s total annual operating expenses, exclusive of interest, taxes, extraordinary expenses, brokerage and transaction costs, and investment-related expenses other than auction rate preferred shares service fees, such that total fund operating expenses do not exceed 0.87% annually of the fund’s average daily net assets (including the value of the auction rate preferred shares and variable rate municipal term preferred shares). This written agreement will continue until modified by the fund’s Board of Trustees, but such agreement will continue at least until November 30, 2014. For the six months ended May 31, 2013, the fund’s actual operating expenses did not exceed the limit and therefore, the investment adviser did not pay any portion of the fund’s expenses related to this agreement.

Transfer Agent – The fund engages Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (“Computershare”) as the sole transfer agent for the fund’s common shares. MFS Service Center, Inc. (MFSC) monitors and supervises the activities of Computershare for an agreed upon fee approved by the Board of Trustees. For the six months ended May 31, 2013, these fees paid to MFSC amounted to $7,457.

Administrator – MFS provides certain financial, legal, shareholder communications, compliance, and other administrative services to the fund. Under an administrative services agreement, the fund partially reimburses MFS the costs incurred to provide these services. The fund is charged an annual fixed amount of $17,500 plus a fee based on average daily net assets (including the value of the auction rate preferred shares and variable rate municipal term preferred shares). The administrative services

 

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fee incurred for the six months ended May 31, 2013 was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.0177% of the fund’s average daily net assets (including the value of the auction rate preferred shares and variable rate municipal term preferred shares).

Trustees’ and Officers’ Compensation – The fund pays compensation to independent Trustees in the form of a retainer, attendance fees, and additional compensation to Board and Committee chairpersons. The fund does not pay compensation directly to Trustees or officers of the fund who are also officers of the investment adviser, all of whom receive remuneration for their services to the fund from MFS. Certain officers and Trustees of the fund are officers or directors of MFS and MFSC.

Deferred Trustee Compensation – Prior to MFS’ appointment as investment adviser to the fund, the fund’s former independent Trustees participated in a Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Former Colonial Trustees Plan” or “Plan”). The fund’s current independent Trustees are not allowed to defer compensation under the Former Colonial Trustees Plan. Amounts deferred under the Plan are invested in shares of certain non-MFS funds selected by the former independent Trustees as notional investments. Deferred amounts represent an unsecured obligation of the fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. Included in “Other assets” and “Payable for independent Trustees’ compensation” in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities is $2,540 of deferred Trustees’ compensation. There is no current year expense associated with the Former Colonial Trustees Plan.

Other – This fund and certain other funds managed by MFS (the funds) have entered into services agreements (the Agreements) which provide for payment of fees by the funds to Tarantino LLC and Griffin Compliance LLC in return for the provision of services of an Independent Chief Compliance Officer (ICCO) and Assistant ICCO, respectively, for the funds. The ICCO and Assistant ICCO are officers of the funds and the sole members of Tarantino LLC and Griffin Compliance LLC, respectively. The funds can terminate the Agreements with Tarantino LLC and Griffin Compliance LLC at any time under the terms of the Agreements. For the six months ended May 31, 2013, the aggregate fees paid by the fund to Tarantino LLC and Griffin Compliance LLC were $533 and are included in “Miscellaneous” expense in the Statement of Operations. MFS has agreed to reimburse the fund for a portion of the payments made by the fund in the amount of $224, which is shown as a reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations. Additionally, MFS has agreed to bear all expenses associated with office space, other administrative support, and supplies provided to the ICCO and Assistant ICCO.

The fund invests in the MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio which is managed by MFS and seeks current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity. Income earned on this investment is included in “Dividends from underlying affiliated funds” in the Statement of Operations. This money market fund does not pay a management fee to MFS.

(4) Portfolio Securities

Purchases and sales of investments, other than short-term obligations, aggregated $10,137,008 and $11,737,229, respectively.

 

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(5) Shares of Beneficial Interest

The fund’s Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest. The fund reserves the right to repurchase shares of beneficial interest of the fund subject to Trustee approval. During the six months ended May 31, 2013 and the year ended November 30, 2012, the fund did not repurchase any shares. Other transactions in fund shares were as follows:

 

     Six months ended
5/31/13
     Year ended
11/30/12
 
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  
Shares issued to shareholders in
reinvestment of distributions
     37,021         $183,810         87,222         $419,360   

(6) Line of Credit

The fund and certain other funds managed by MFS participate in a $1.1 billion unsecured committed line of credit, subject to a $1 billion sublimit, provided by a syndication of banks under a credit agreement. Borrowings may be made for temporary financing needs. Interest is charged to each fund, based on its borrowings, generally at a rate equal to the higher of the Federal Reserve funds rate or one month LIBOR plus an agreed upon spread. A commitment fee, based on the average daily, unused portion of the committed line of credit, is allocated among the participating funds at the end of each calendar quarter. In addition, the fund and other funds managed by MFS have established unsecured uncommitted borrowing arrangements with certain banks for temporary financing needs. Interest is charged to each fund, based on its borrowings, at a rate equal to the Federal Reserve funds rate plus an agreed upon spread. For the six months ended May 31, 2013, the fund’s commitment fee and interest expense were $398 and $0, respectively, and are included in “Miscellaneous” expense in the Statement of Operations.

(7) Transactions in Underlying Affiliated Funds-Affiliated Issuers

An affiliated issuer may be considered one in which the fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common control. For the purposes of this report, the fund assumes the following to be an affiliated issuer:

 

Underlying Affiliated Fund   

Beginning

Shares/Par

Amount

    

Acquisitions

Shares/Par

Amount

    

Dispositions

Shares/Par

Amount

    

Ending

Shares/Par

Amount

 
MFS Institutional Money
Market Portfolio
     1,770,392         16,313,472         (16,433,415      1,650,449   
Underlying Affiliated Fund   

Realized

Gain (Loss)

    

Capital Gain

Distributions

    

Dividend

Income

    

Ending

Value

 
MFS Institutional Money
Market Portfolio
     $—         $—         $1,616         $1,650,449   

(8) Preferred Shares

The fund has 156 shares issued and outstanding of Auction Rate Preferred Shares (ARPS), series F. Dividends are cumulative at a rate that is reset every seven days for the series through an auction process. If the ARPS are unable to be remarketed on a remarketing date as part of the auction process, the fund would be required to pay the

 

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maximum applicable rate on ARPS to holders of such shares for successive dividend periods until such time when the shares are successfully remarketed. The maximum rate on ARPS rated aa3/AA- or better is equal to 110% of the higher of (i) the Taxable Equivalent of Short-Term Municipal Bond Rate or (ii) the “AA” Composite Commercial Paper Rate.

Since February 2008, regularly scheduled auctions for ARPS issued by closed end funds, including this fund, have consistently failed because of insufficient demand (bids to buy shares) to meet the supply (shares offered for sale) at each auction. In a failed auction, ARPS holders cannot sell their shares tendered for sale. While repeated auction failures have affected the liquidity for ARPS, they do not constitute a default or automatically alter the credit quality of the ARPS, and ARPS holders have continued to receive dividends at the previously defined “maximum rate”. During the six months ended May 31, 2013, the ARPS dividend rates ranged from 0.144% to 0.377% for series F. For the six months ended May 31, 2013, the average dividend rate was 0.223%. These developments with respect to ARPS do not affect the management or investment policies of the fund. However, one implication of these auction failures for common shareholders is that the fund’s cost of leverage will be higher than it otherwise would have been had the auctions continued to be successful. As a result, the fund’s future common share earnings may be lower than they otherwise would have been.

The fund pays an annual service fee to broker-dealers with customers who are beneficial owners of the ARPS. The service fee is equivalent to 0.25% of the applicable ARPS liquidation value while the ARPS auctions are successful or to 0.15% or less, varying by broker-dealer, while the auctions are failing. The outstanding ARPS are redeemable at the option of the fund in whole or in part at the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, plus accumulated and unpaid dividends. The ARPS are also subject to mandatory redemption if certain requirements relating to its asset maintenance coverage are not satisfied.

On August 9, 2012, the fund announced a tender offer for all of its outstanding ARPS at a price equal to 95% of the ARPS’ per share liquidation preference of $25,000, or $23,750 per share, plus any unpaid dividends accrued through the expiration date of the tender offer. The tender offer expired on September 7, 2012, and the fund accepted for repurchase 2,844 ARPS, series F (approximately 94.8% of the fund’s then outstanding ARPS) with an aggregate liquidation preference of $71,100,000 for an aggregate price of $67,545,000. To finance the ARPS tender offer, the fund issued in a private placement 2,844 shares of a new type of preferred shares, Variable Rate Municipal Term Preferred Shares (VMTPS), each with a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, for an aggregate price of $71,100,000. The outstanding VMTPS are redeemable at the option of the fund in whole or in part at the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, plus accumulated and unpaid dividends, but generally solely for the purpose of decreasing the leverage of the fund. The VMTPS are subject to a mandatory term redemption date of September 30, 2016 unless extended through negotiation with the private investors. Dividends on the VMTPS are cumulative and are set weekly to a fixed spread against the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Municipal Swap Index. The average annualized dividend rate on the fund’s VMTPS from the date of initial issuance through May 31, 2013 was 1.38%. The total liquidation preference of the fund’s outstanding preferred shares, comprised of

 

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untendered ARPS and VMTPS, remained unchanged as a result of the ARPS tender and VMTPS issuance. The difference between the liquidation preference of the ARPS and the actual purchase price of the tendered ARPS (i.e. the 5% discount on the per share liquidation preference of the tendered ARPS), was recognized by the fund in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets as an increase in net assets applicable to common shares resulting from the tender and the repurchase of the ARPS by the fund.

In the fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities, the VMTPS aggregate liquidation preference is shown as a liability since they have a stated mandatory redemption date. Dividends paid to VMTPS are treated as interest expense and recorded as incurred. For the six months ended May 31, 2013, interest expense related to VMTPS amounted to $490,310 and is included in “Interest expense” in the Statement of Operations. Costs directly related to the issuance of the VMTPS are considered debt issuance costs which have been deferred and are being amortized into expense over the life of the VMTPS. The period-end carrying value for the VMTPS in the fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities is its liquidation value which approximates its fair value. If the VMTPS were carried at fair value, its fair value would be considered level 2 under the fair value hierarchy.

Under the terms of a purchase agreement between the fund and the investor in VMTPS, there are investment-related requirements that are in various respects more restrictive than those to which the fund is otherwise subject in accordance with its investment objectives and policies, and may limit the investment flexibility that might otherwise be pursued by the fund if the VMTPS were not outstanding.

The fund is required to maintain certain asset coverage with respect to the ARPS and VMTPS as defined in the fund’s By-Laws and the Investment Company Act of 1940 and, as such, is not permitted to declare common share dividends unless the fund’s ARPS and VMTPS have a minimum asset coverage ratio of 200% after declaration of the common share dividends. With respect to the payment of dividends and as to the distribution of assets of the fund, ARPS and VMTPS rank on parity with each other, and are both senior in priority to the fund’s outstanding common shares. To the extent that investments are purchased by the fund with proceeds from the issuance of preferred shares, including ARPS and VMTPS, the fund’s net asset value will increase or decrease at a greater rate than a comparable unleveraged fund.

As of May 31, 2013, the fund had issued and outstanding 156 ARPS, series F, and 2,844 VMTPS, series 2016/9.

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of the MFS High Yield Municipal Trust:

We have reviewed the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of the MFS High Yield Municipal Trust (the Fund), including the portfolio of investments, as of May 31, 2013, and the related statements of operations, changes in net assets, cash flows, and financial highlights for the six-month period ended May 31, 2013. These interim financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund’s management.

We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying interim financial statements and financial highlights for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the statement of changes in net assets for the year ended November 30, 2012, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended November 30, 2012, and in our report dated January 15, 2013, we expressed an unqualified opinion on such statement of changes in net assets and financial highlights.

 

LOGO

Boston, Massachusetts

July 17, 2013

 

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BOARD REVIEW OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT

A discussion regarding the Board’s most recent review and renewal of the fund’s Investment Advisory Agreement with MFS is available by clicking on the fund’s name under “Closed-End Funds” in the “Products” section of the MFS Web site (mfs.com).

PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND INFORMATION

A general description of the MFS funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-225-2606, by visiting the Proxy Voting section of mfs.com or by visiting the SEC’s Web site at http://www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2012 is available without charge by visiting the Proxy Voting section of mfs.com or by visiting the SEC’s Web site at http://www.sec.gov.

QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO DISCLOSURE

The fund will file a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. A shareholder can obtain the quarterly portfolio holdings report at mfs.com. The fund’s Form N-Q is also available on the EDGAR database on the Commission’s Internet Web site at http://www.sec.gov, and may be reviewed and copied at the:

Public Reference Room

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, NE, Room 1580

Washington, D.C. 20549

Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330. Copies of the fund’s Form N-Q also may be obtained, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following e-mail address: publicinfo@sec.gov or by writing the Public Reference Section at the above address.

FURTHER INFORMATION

From time to time, MFS may post important information about the fund or the MFS funds on the MFS web site (mfs.com). This information is available by visiting the “News & Commentary” section of mfs.com or by clicking on the fund’s name under “Closed-End Funds” in the “Products” section of mfs.com.

 

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LOGO

 

CONTACT US

TRANSFER AGENT, REGISTRAR, AND

DIVIDEND DISBURSING AGENT

CALL

1-800-637-2304

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time

WRITE

Computershare Trust Company, N.A.

P.O. Box 43078

Providence, RI 02940-3078

 

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ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.

During the period covered by this report, the Registrant has not amended any provision in its Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that relates to an element of the Code’s definitions enumerated in paragraph (b) of Item 2 of this Form N-CSR. During the period covered by this report, the Registrant did not grant a waiver, including an implicit waiver, from any provision of the Code.

 

ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

 

ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

 

ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

 

ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.

A schedule of investments for each series of the Registrant is included as part of the report to shareholders of such series under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

 

ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

 

ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

There were no changes during this period.


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ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.

 

MFS High Yield Municipal Trust

Period

   (a) Total number
of Shares
Purchased
   (b) Average
Price Paid
per Share
   (c) Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs
   (d) Maximum
Number (or
Approximate
Dollar Value) of
Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
under the Plans
or Programs

12/01/12-12/31/12

   0    N/A    0    2,818,507

1/01/13-1/31/13

   0    N/A    0    2,818,507

2/01/13-2/28/13

   0    N/A    0    2,818,507

3/01/13-3/31/13

   0    N/A    0    2,826,836

4/01/13-4/30/13

   0    N/A    0    2,826,836

5/01/13-5/31/13

   0    N/A    0    2,826,836
  

 

     

 

  

Total

   0       0   
  

 

     

 

  

Note: The Board of Trustees approves procedures to repurchase shares annually. The notification to shareholders of the program is part of the semi-annual and annual reports sent to shareholders. These annual programs begin on March 1st of each year. The programs conform to the conditions of Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and limit the aggregate number of shares that may be purchased in each annual period (March 1 through the following February 28) to 10% of the Registrant’s outstanding shares as of the first day of the plan year (March 1). The aggregate number of shares available for purchase for the March 1, 2013 plan year is 2,826,836.

 

ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may send recommendations to the Board for nominees to the Registrant’s Board since the Registrant last provided disclosure as to such procedures in response to the requirements of Item 407 (c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-K or this Item.

 

ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

(a) Based upon their evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”)) as conducted within 90 days of the filing date of this Form N-CSR, the registrant’s principal financial officer and principal executive officer have concluded that those disclosure controls and procedures provide reasonable assurance that the material information required to be disclosed by the registrant on this report is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.


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(b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter covered by the report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.

 

(a) File the exhibits listed below as part of this form. Letter or number the exhibits in the sequence indicated.

 

  (1) Any code of ethics, or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to satisfy the Item 2 requirements through filing of an exhibit.

 

  (2) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2): Attached hereto.

 

(b) If the report is filed under Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, provide the certifications required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)), Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-14(b) or 240.15d-14(b)) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. 1350) as an exhibit. A certification furnished pursuant to this paragraph will not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78r), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference: Attached hereto.


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Notice

A copy of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as amended, of the Registrant is on file with the Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and notice is hereby given that this instrument is executed on behalf of the Registrant by an officer of the Registrant as an officer and not individually and the obligations of or arising out of this instrument are not binding upon any of the Trustees or shareholders individually, but are binding only upon the assets and property of the respective constituent series of the Registrant.


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Registrant MFS HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL TRUST

 

By (Signature and Title)*    JOHN M. CORCORAN
  John M. Corcoran, President

Date: July 17, 2013

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By (Signature and Title)*    JOHN M. CORCORAN
  John M. Corcoran, President (Principal Executive Officer)

Date: July 17, 2013

 

By (Signature and Title)*    DAVID L. DILORENZO
 

David L. DiLorenzo, Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer

and Accounting Officer)

Date: July 17, 2013

 

* Print name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.